JOURNAL ARTICLE

More Lunar Highs and Lows: The Moon dips into the Sagittarius Teapot, and Mercury pops up at dusk.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 147, n. 3. P. 46 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Seronik, Gary 3 of 3

Abstract

In this article from Sky & Telescope, the author provides information on various celestial events happening in March 2024. The article highlights the Moon occulting Antares, the last-quarter Moon close to a first-magnitude star, Venus and Mars rising together, the Moon passing through the Sagittarius Teapot, the waxing crescent Moon and Jupiter appearing close together, the Moon's extreme southern and northern positions, and Mercury's evening appearance. The author encourages readers to observe these events with binoculars or a small telescope for a better view. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/03, Vol. 147, Issue 3, p46
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:174211606
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