A rare alignment of planets may have drawn attention, but for those willing to observe, there are still several celestial wonders to witness in the evening sky this month. The best viewing opportunities were a few weeks ago when Saturn was high in the sky, but now it’s lower and harder to spot.
Currently, Mars is a great option as it remains relatively near Earth after its recent close approach. It’s visible in the constellation Gemini and forms a nice triangle pattern with the twin stars Castor and Pollux east of Orion. Jupiter, also in Taurus, shines bright near Orion’s head and features four large moons that can be seen with binoculars or small telescopes.
For those with a telescope, Uranus is located on the edge of Taurus, requiring a bit more effort to spot. Venus remains bright and easy to find in the west after sunset, with a notable crescent Moon passing by on March 1-2. A live broadcast from NASA will take place on YouTube at 2:30 a.m. EST on March 2.
The highlight of the month is the Firefly Aerospace mission to land its Blue Ghost spacecraft on the lunar surface on March 2, marking the company’s first moonshot and second commercial lunar lander.
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