The waxing Moon shines with Mars and Aldebaran on Friday evening the 19th. From there the Moon marches east day by day – first between the horn stars of Taurus, then across Gemini to sidle up to Castor and Pollux on the 22nd. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 19 – 27 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Exploring Bright Galaxy Groups in Leo
Leo, the Lion, stands high in the southern sky during the early spring. We visit some of the constellation’s brighter galaxy clumps then go asteroid hunting. The post Exploring Bright Galaxy Groups in Leo appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, March 12 – 20
The waxing Moon passes between Mars and Aldebaran in the evening sky. Arcturus, the “Spring Star,” climbs up in the east, while wintry Orion tilts down in the southwest. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, March 12 – 20 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMeet Alnilam, Orion’s Belt Buckle
Alnilam, the middle star of Orion’s distinctive belt, is a distant supergiant that will (eventually) end its life in a supernova. The post Meet Alnilam, Orion’s Belt Buckle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky At a Glance, March 5 – 13
Sirius shines high on the meridian right after dark, as Orion starts tilting westward. Mars keeps company with the Pleiades. And three planets help you greet the dawn. The post This Week's Sky At a Glance, March 5 – 13 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMarch — A Good Time to Visit Vesta
Dip into this easy guide to seeing the brightest asteroid, Vesta, and understanding what makes it unique. The post March — A Good Time to Visit Vesta appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreMarch: Find the Winter Hexagon
Our Sky Tour astronomy podcast provides an engaging guided tour of the planets, stars, and constellations overhead during March. The post March: Find the Winter Hexagon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 26 – March 6
Mars is passing the Pleiades. Sirius and Canis Major take over the early-evening meridian from Orion. And low in the dawn, Jupiter closes in on Mercury. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 26 – March 6 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThis Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 19 – 27
Sirius the Dog Star blazes high in the southeast after dinnertime, the brightest star of Canis Major. Spot it lower left of Orion. The stars of Canis Major can be connected to form a convincing dog profile. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 19 – 27 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreWatch the Moon Journey Across the Winter Hexagon
About once a month this winter, we can watch the Moon take a four-day journey across a field of stars termed the “Winter Hexagon.” The post Watch the Moon Journey Across the Winter Hexagon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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