What to look out for during this observing period
In this issue...
With the spring equinox fast approaching, make the most of the lingering darkness
Where you can find the planets this month and the phases of the Moon
The king of the Solar System takes pride of place, dazzling as the king of the evening sky
Find a crater named after one of the greatest astronomers of the 17th century
Spring nights are perfect for exploring the wonders of Leo and Cancer
Spring is finally here, so now’s the time to go hunting in Coma Berenices and Canes Venatici
Turn your binoculars, telescopes and unaided eyes to the March skies, where there’s plenty on show
We put the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ to the test
Our pick of the best gifts and accessories for
Asteroid 3 Juno reaches opposition in Leo, glowing at magnitude +8.6
Asteroid 23 Thalia reaches opposition in Leo, glowing at magnitude +9.7
The Moon and Jupiter make a close approach, passing within 3°19’ of each other in Aries
Conjunction between the Moon and Jupiter in Aries
The Moon and Messier 45 make a close approach, within 21.2’ of each other in Taurus
The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri, creating a lunar occultation visible from some parts of the world
March equinox
Jargon buster
An alignment of objects at the same celestial longitude. The conjunction of the Moon and the planets is determined with reference to the Sun. A planet is in conjuncti
