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Moon near Aldebaran on February 5
Aldebaran is Taurus the Bull's brightest star. The February 5, 2017 moon isn't just passing near it. It's passing in front of it, as seen from some parts of the globe.
February 5, 2017
Moon points to Venus and Mars
The February 2 moon isn't as close to the planets as it was on February 1. But you can still use the moon to identify the planets because its lighted face points to them.
February 2, 2017
Seen the moon, Mars, Venus yet?
Tonight – February 1, 2017 - the moon and the planets Mars and Venus line up in front of the constellation Pisces the Fishes.
February 1, 2017
Don’t miss the moon, Venus, Mars triangle
As soon as darkness falls on January 31, 2017, see a beautiful triangle - the moon, Venus and Mars - gracing the evening sky. Look west!
January 31, 2017
Moon, Venus, First Point of Aries
It's where the sun resides on the March equinox, used to define the sky's prime meridian. Tonight's moon and planets can help you visualize this point on our sky's dome.
January 30, 2017
Moon below Venus on January 29
Beginning on January 29, 2017, watch as the waxing crescent moon sweeps past Venus and then Mars on the sky's dome. You'll find them all in the west at nightfall.
January 29, 2017
See all 5 bright planets tonight
The parade of 5 bright planets visible in Earth's sky tonight will conclude with the moon and Mercury rising as darkness ebbs into dawn Wednesday morning.
January 24, 2017
Don’t miss moon and Saturn January 24
The January 24, 2017 waning crescent moon will be very near Saturn. Look east before dawn. And don't be surprised if you spot Mercury, too!
January 23, 2017
Moon, Antares, Saturn January 23-25
Given clear skies, it should be easy to use the waning crescent moon to locate the star Antares and planet Saturn before dawn’s first light on January 23.
January 22, 2017
Visualize the sun’s path through Milky Way
Sirius is easy to find. It's the sky's brightest star on the sky's dome. When you look at it, you're looking backwards along our solar system's path through the Milky Way galaxy.
January 20, 2017
