Highlights of the March Sky
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in March:
Cancer
Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
Praesepe, also known as Messier 44 (M44) or the Beehive Cluster, is a large, bright open star cluster located in the constellation Cancer. It is the brightest deep sky object in the constellation. The cluster has the designation NGC 2632 in the New General Catalogue.
Highlights of the Night Sky in March
Here are some of the constellations, planets, and deep sky objects to see in March: 8 PM southern sky – Jupiter high above the southern horizon after sunset 11 PM eastern sky – Mars rising in the east, visible throughout the night 1 AM eastern sky – Saturn rising, also remaining visible until sunrise 6 … [Read more…]
The Night Sky in March
The highlights of the night sky in March include: 9 PM, western sky – Jupiter high above the horizon after sunset 9 PM, southern sky – Gemini constellation high overhead with the bright stars Castor and Pollux, and the open cluster Messier 35 9 PM, southern sky – Cancer constellation with the famous open cluster … [Read more…]