Opposition on June 10 marks the middle of the best time of year to see Jupiter. The planet shines at its brightest best in Earth’s sky. It’s also out all night long, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/earth-passes-between-jupiter-and-sun…
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Jupiter, Saturn, moon on June 6-8, plus a word about the daytime moon
If you stay up late on the nights of June 6, 7 and 8, 2020, you can glimpse the moon with the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn, ascending in the east. Or see them before daybreak. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/daytime-moon-this-upcoming-week…
Moon and Mars before sunrise May 14
On May 14, 2020, the moon is at or near its last quarter phase and close to the red planet Mars on the sky’s dome. Watch for the half-lit moon in the predawn sky; the red planet will be near it. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-and-mars-before-sunrise-may-14…
Watch the moon sweep near 3 morning planets
Before daybreak these next several mornings – April 14, 15 and 16, 2020 – watch for the moon to sweep near Mars, Saturn and Jupiter. All 3 planets are bright and easy to spot. They make a little line in the predaw sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-3-planets-before-daybreak-april-14-16…
Zodiacal light juts upward to Taurus
Best seen in west after sunset from N. Hemisphere, east before dawn from S. Hemisphere. Northerners … watch for stars of Taurus behind this mysterious pyramid of light. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/zodiacal-light-juts-upward-to-taurus…
Moon and Regulus on March 7 and 8
Seen from around the world on the nights of March 7 and 8, the moon is moving through the constellation Leo the Lion, past the bright star Regulus, the Lion’s Heart. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-moving-toward-star-regulus…
See all 5 bright planets in February
Find all 5 bright planets in February 2020. Use Venus to find Mercury after sunset, and then look for Saturn on line with Mars and Jupiter in the morning sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/see-all-5-bright-planets-in-february…
Moon and Regulus on December 16
On December 16, 2019, you might catch the moon and star Regulus – Heart of the Lion in the constellation Leo – ascending in the east before your bedtime. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-couples-up-with-regulus…
Mercury farthest from sun in sky on November 28
Late November – and the first week or even two of December 2019 – should provide a good view of Mercury in the morning sky for northerly latitudes. The view is less good from the Southern Hemisphere. Catch Mercury now because this world will become lost in the glare of sunrise before the year ends.. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/mercury-lights-up-early-morning-sky…
North Taurid meteors to peak in moonlight
Slow-moving North Taurids don’t exhibit a sharp peak, so meteor rates may remain fairly steady for the next several days. Too bad about the moon! Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/north-taurid-meteors-on-november-nights…