Tag: Messier 44
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Mars and Venus Conjunction Light Up Beehive: A January 9, 2026 Skywatching Moment
Behold a Rare Celestial Dance: Mars and Venus Near the Beehive On January 9, 2026, skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere were treated to a rare planetary conjunction that offered a simple, striking view: Mars and Venus appearing to cross the Beehive Cluster, also known as Messier 44. This intimate meeting in the night sky gave…
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Mars and Venus Conjunction Over Beehive: A Southern Sky Treat on January 9, 2026
Two Planets Aligned Over a Starry Nursery In a spectacle treasured by skywatchers, Mars and Venus appeared to share the same slice of the night sky on January 9, 2026, forming a striking conjunction near the Beehive Cluster, also known as Messier 44 (Praesepe). Observers in the Southern Hemisphere were treated to a rare planetary…
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Mars and Venus Buzz the Beehive: Photo of the Day (Jan 9, 2026)
Overview: A rare planetary dance over the Beehive Skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere were treated to a striking celestial sight on January 9, 2026, when two bright planets — Mars and Venus — appeared to cross the Beehive Cluster, Messier 44 (Praesepe). This conjunction offered a rare opportunity to observe a close pairing of two…