Start getting ready for Mars opposition on Oct. 6. Mars continues to get brighter in the late night sky. After the moon passes, Sept. 4-6, train your telescope on the red planet to view its features (unless there is a dust storm). Do forget to observe Jupiter and Saturn while your are at it.
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Astronomy News visible from latitude 34.06°N
- 30 Apr 2024 (7 days away): Mercury at aphelion
- 29 Apr 2024 (5 days away): Close approach of Mars and Neptune
- 29 Apr 2024 (5 days away): Conjunction of Mars and Neptune
- 26 Apr 2024 (3 days away): Lunar occultation of Antares
- 26 Apr 2024 (3 days away): The Moon at aphelion
- 23 Apr 2024 (3 hours away): Full Moon
- 23 Apr 2024 (Today): π-Puppid meteor shower 2024
- 22 Apr 2024 (Today): Messier 101 is well placed
- 22 Apr 2024 (2 days ago): Lyrid meteor shower 2024
- 21 Apr 2024 (2 days ago): Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks reaches peak brightness
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