Mercury is at easternmost elongation,
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Pluto follows Juno
Pluto reaches opposition only 11 hours after, and one constellation east from Juno, Continue reading “Pluto follows Juno”
Many in the morning sky
Another gathering, spread widely over the eastern horizon, Continue reading “Many in the morning sky”
Last of the rambling holidays
Today is Whit Sunday, or Pentecost, the 7th Sunday after Easter. More about this Continue reading “Last of the rambling holidays”
Below sunset and below Approval
Planets continue to tangle, inconveniently close to the Sun. Continue reading “Below sunset and below Approval”
Fish out of hiding
The four-planet crowd in the dawn twilight is better placed Continue reading “Fish out of hiding”
Four planets tangle
Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune move into a grouping Continue reading “Four planets tangle”
Spring trio
Planets continue to congregate in the evening sky. Continue reading “Spring trio”
Jupiter and the Twins
The massive planet’s most northerly opposition, Continue reading “Jupiter and the Twins”
Uranus at opposition near the Pleiades
Here is the scene as the planet climbs into view Continue reading “Uranus at opposition near the Pleiades”