EVENT LIST

Full Moon

The January Full Moon (Wolf Moon) occurs at 5:09 p.m. CST on January 6, 2023.

New Moon

The New Moon in January occurs at 2:55 p.m. CST on January 21, 2023.

Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is not a public holiday. Many people in countries such as the United States celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar.

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.

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