Moon flies by Mars, space station flies at dawn, Venus flies away
27 May 2012, 16:37 UTC
It feels like it’s been raining forever. I have no hope of seeing the first quarter moon alongside Regulus and Mars tonight. That’s why I’m counting on you, fortunate sky watcher with clear skies, to be out there. Face southwest during … Continue reading →
The first quarter moon along with Regulus and Mars light up the southwestern sky tonight. First quarter phase is one of the best times to see lunar craters in binoculars. Maps created with Stellarium
It feels like it’s been raining forever. I have no hope of seeing the first quarter moon alongside Regulus and Mars tonight. That’s why I’m counting on you, fortunate sky watcher with clear skies, to be out there. Face southwest during late twilight and you’ll see the trio high up in the constellation Leo.
Remember how close Mars and Regulus were a month ago? They’ve since separated as the planet hurries eastward in its orbit.
Mars has faded, too. Look far to the left and high above the planet to see the similar-hued Arcturus.
Back in March, Mars outshone Arcturus. With its ever-increasing distance from Earth, the Red Planet has since shed more than a magnitude and now stands humbly in ...
