What's in the Night Sky (March 2024) π Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks
Alyn Wallaceγ»2 minutes read
Rare opportunity to photograph the Devil Comet alongside two galaxies, the Milky Way core returning to the night sky, planetary sightings and full moon events throughout March. Equinox on the 19th or 20th, marking equal day and night globally, with instructions on locating the Spring Triangle using the Big Dipper, Arcturus, and Spica.
Insights
- Rare opportunity to photograph the Devil Comet alongside two galaxies, the Milky Way core returning to the night sky.
- Planetary sightings include Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn, with a conjunction between Venus and Saturn on the 22nd.
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Recent questions
What is the Equinox and Equilux?
The Equinox occurs on the 19th or 20th, marking equal day and night globally. The Equilux varies by latitude.
How can I locate the Spring Triangle?
The Spring Triangle can be located using the Big Dipper, Arcturus, and Spica. It is visible in the Northeast after 10 p.m.
What are the planetary sightings in the sky?
Planetary sightings include Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn. A conjunction between Venus and Saturn is expected on the 22nd.
When is the full moon and what is it called?
The full moon is on the 24th into the 25th, known as the Worm Moon. It will also have a penumbral lunar eclipse.
What is the Devil Comet and when will it be visible?
The Devil Comet, officially named Comet 12p Pon Brooks, is brightening and approaching its closest point to the sun on April 21st. It has the potential to become naked eye visible.
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Celestial Events in March and April
- Rare opportunity to photograph the Devil Comet alongside two galaxies, the Milky Way core returning to the night sky.
- Equinox on the 19th or 20th, marking equal day and night globally, with the Equilux varying by latitude.
- Instructions on locating the Spring Triangle using the Big Dipper, Arcturus, and Spica, visible in the Northeast after 10 p.m.
- Winter Milky Way arches over the west, zodiacal light from the Western Horizon, Jupiter under the arch.
- Capture two Milky Way arch panoramas in the Northern Hemisphere, winter and summer arches in one night.
- Southern Hemisphere also offers two Milky Way arch panoramas, with the Milky Way core rising in the Southeast.
- Planetary sightings include Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn, with a conjunction between Venus and Saturn on the 22nd.
- Full moon on the 24th into the 25th, known as the Worm Moon, with a penumbral lunar eclipse.
- Devil Comet, officially named Comet 12p Pon Brooks, brightening and approaching closest point to the sun on April 21st, potentially becoming naked eye visible.
