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Venus and Saturn Conjunction
Venus and Saturn are very close together (a third of a degree apart) low in the southwest sky just after sunset on January 22nd. This the closest naked-eye planetary conjunction of the year. An unobstructed view of the west southwest sky is advisable. The following evening Jan. 23rd look again at the same time for … Continue reading Venus and Saturn Conjunction
Moon & Jupiter Conjunction
After passing Venus and Saturn on the 23rd, the crescent Moon will pay a visit to Jupiter. You’ll find the planet just above the waxing crescent Moon just after sunset. A pair of 10x50 binoculars or a small telescope will provide a great view of this pair.
Lunar Occultation of Mars
The Moon will pass in front of Mars, creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of the Americas. Lunar occultations are only ever visible from a small fraction of the Earth's surface. On this occasion, the occultation will be visible from the Dallas/Fort Worth area. It will begin with the disappearance of Mars behind the … Continue reading Lunar Occultation of Mars
Full Moon
The February Full Moon (Snow Moon) occurs at 12:30 p.m. CST on February 5, 2023.
New Moon
The New Moon in February occurs at 1:09 a.m. CST on February 20, 2023.
Crescent Moon and Jupiter Conjunction
The thin crescent Moon and Jupiter will be very close together (1.2 degrees) with bright Venus just below them after sunset in the west southwest sky on the evening of February 22, 2023. This conjunction will make for a nice view through both binoculars and telescopes.
Jupiter and Venus Conjunction
Jupiter and Venus are within half a degree of each other or roughly the diameter of the full Moon after sunset in the southwest sky on the evening of March 1, 2023.