Night Sky, March 2023

Beautiful celestial objects in the night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating deep space objects. From stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment. However, a sky map can be handy, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise invisible objects into view.

You can also use astronomy accessories to make you’re observing more accessible. You can also capture beautiful celestial objects in the night sky using the best cameras for astrophotography and a selection of the best lenses for astrophotography.

 

Excellent Month for Stargazers

March 2023 is an excellent month for stargazers. During this month, astronomy enthusiasts can see all the Solar System planets, including the meeting of the brightest planets — Venus and Jupiter. Amateur astronomers can practice their skills by observing faint comets through telescopes. Those who love the theory of astronomy can deepen their knowledge of the equinox and witness its signs for themselves.

 

 

Visible Night Sky Events During March

  • March 2: Venus passes 0.5° from Jupiter in the constellation Pisces;
  • March 3: the Moon passes 1.7° from Pollux in the constellation Gemini;
  • March 6: the Moon passes 4.5° from Regulus in the constellation Leo;
  • March 7: Full Worm Moon;
  • March 10: the Moon passes 3.4° from Spica in the constellation Virgo;
  • March 14: the Moon passes 1.6° from Antares in the constellation Scorpio;
  • March 19: the Moon passes 3°35′ from Saturn in the constellation Aquarius;
  • March 25: the Moon passes 0°06′ from Venus in the constellation Aries.
  • March 25:The lunar occultation of the planet is visible from parts of Asia and Africa;
  • March 25: the Moon passes 1.9° from the Pleiades in the constellation Taurus;
  • March 28: the Moon passes 2°17′ from Mars in the constellation Gemini;
  • March 30: the Moon passes 1.6° from Pollux in the constellation Gemini.

Looking for a telescope to capture the beautiful celestial objects in the night sky this month? 

 

 

Sources:

https://www.highpointscientific.com/astronomy-hub/author/teagan-deprato-grable

https://starwalk.space/en/news/night-sky-tonight-march

https://www.space.com/16149-night-sky.html