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As the year turns, watch the moon sweep past 3 planets
The last morning of 2018 and 1st mornings of 2019 will feature a dazzling line-up of the moon and 3 planets. Here are tips on how to see the moon sweep past Venus, Jupiter and Mercury. Great start to the New Year!
December 30, 2018
Moon and Spica on December 29 and 30
On December 29 and 30, 2018, let the waning moon introduce you to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden.
December 28, 2018
Time to look for Mercury and Jupiter below Venus
Some people spotted Mercury days ago, but it's higher in the sky now and brighter. This is a good time to catch the most elusive planet.
December 14, 2018
Moon and Venus December 2 to 5
Will you see Mercury near the moon on Tuesday or Wednesday morning? It's possible. If your sky is clear to the east before sunup, you'll surely see bright Venus!
December 2, 2018
Moon and Regulus late night to dawn November 28 and 29
Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, sometimes called the Lion's Heart. The moon is very near this star on November 28 and closer to the Tail of Leo on November 29.
November 28, 2018
Venus brightest late November and early December
Venus is now enjoying her glory days - her greatest brilliancy - in the morning sky. Venus is brightest throughout late November and early December. Look east before sunup!
November 27, 2018
Full moon in Taurus on November 22-23
Full moon falls on November 23, 2018 at 05:39 UTC. Fullest moon for the Americas on the night of November 22.
November 22, 2018
Moon near Uranus on November 20
On the night of November 20, 2018, the moon is located along our line of sight to the faint planet Uranus. But don't expect to see Uranus in the moon's glare.
November 20, 2018
Venus spectacular in morning sky
Get up early, and see why the planet Venus is named for a goddess of love and beauty. Then watch Venus - the sky's brightest planet - as it brightens even more throughout November, 2018.
November 15, 2018
Moon and Mars close November 14-16
Enjoy the celestial spectacle in mid-November 2018, as the waxing moon and the red planet Mars couple up in the evening sky.
November 14, 2018
