Sky Tonight—May 6, Mercury at greatest morning elongation May 7
The farther north you live, the closer Mercury rises to sunrise.
Sky Tonight—April 10, Moon approaching Gemini stars
In Greek and Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux were the twin sons of Jupiter and Leda and brothers of Helen of Troy.
Sky Tonight—April 9, Moon can guide you to objects in Taurus and Gemini
Tonight’s moon shines near the border of the constellations Taurus the Bull and Gemini the Twins.
Sky Tonight—April 8, Star Capella and a heavenly Chariot fly west at nightfall
Capella is the brightest luminary in the constellation Auriga the Charioteer.
Sky Tonight—April 7, Waxing crescent moon in front of Taurus
Tonight’s moon presents a great jumping-off spot to find your way around Taurus.
Sky Tonight—April 6, Pleiades cluster above crescent moon
The Zuni intently watched the Pleiades at springtime, noting when the “Seed Stars” first disappeared into the spring evening dusk.
Sky Tonight—March 10, Moon shines close to Pleiades star cluster
The Pleiades cluster readily fits within a binocular field of view
Sky Tonight—March 9, Moon between Pleiades and Ram’s Head
The little star that you might spot near the moon is 41 Arietis, also known in Hindu astrology as Bharani
Sky Tonight—March 8, The Summer Triangle, a signpost for all seasons
Presently, the Summer Triangle shines in the eastern sky at and before dawn.
Sky Tonight—March 7, Mercury lurks beneath moon and Jupiter at dusk
At mid-northern latitudes around the world tonight, Mercury follows the sun beneath the horizon around 45 minutes after sunset.