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John Jardine Goss
May full moon is the Flower Moon
May's full moon is overnight on May 15-16, 2022. This month's full moon, called the Flower Moon, coincides with a total lunar eclipse this year.
May 14, 2022
Castor and Pollux sink to the horizon in spring
Castor and Pollux, the brightest stars in Gemini the Twins, sink toward the horizon on spring evenings, disappearing from summer's night sky.
May 13, 2022
Venus and Jupiter conjunction: Look now
During the Venus and Jupiter conjunction, the two planets will appear only 1/2 degree or less apart just before sunrise. You can also spot Mars and Saturn.
April 28, 2022
Visible planets and night sky guide: May 2022
Late May: Watch for the moon near the morning planets as Mars and Jupiter approach their May 29 conjunction. Your night sky guide, here.
April 23, 2022
Full moon falls on April 16
The April 2022 full moon – overnight on April 16 – is the Pink Moon and lies near the star Spica in the constellation Virgo. Find star charts here.
April 16, 2022
February full moon – Snow Moon – near Regulus February 16
The February full moon, sometimes called the Snow Moon, rises in the east on February 16, in the constellation Leo, not far from the bright star Regulus.
February 16, 2022
Moon and Jupiter on February 2. Farewell, giant planet!
The moon and Jupiter are low in the twilight on the evening of Feb. 2, 2022. After this, Jupiter will slip into the sun's glare and be gone by late February.
February 2, 2022
Moon and 4 planets after sunset January 3 to 5
See the moon and four planets after sunset January 3 to 5, 2022. It'll be tough to spot Venus and Mercury. Jupiter and Saturn will be much easier.
January 2, 2022
Best of 2022: Night sky scenes not to miss
Best of 2022: Night sky scenes chosen for you by the editors of EarthSky that you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars now!
December 29, 2021
Watch for Mercury, too, as 2021 ends
Watch for Mercury, the sun's innermost planet, as 2021 ends. Bright Venus will be falling into the sunset glare. Mercury will be nearby.
December 28, 2021
