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can see with the naked eye. Here is where you can find them this month: |
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This month’s planetary parade includes all 5 naked eye planets. The
action occurs low on the western horizon just after sunset.
Mars
Mars is
barely visible in the bright twilight. Binoculars are recommended for
viewing Mars. See The Sky This Week
for more details. |
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Saturn
Binoculars
are recommended for viewing Saturn. By mid-month, Saturn is
hidden by the brightness of the sun. See
The Sky This Week
for more details. |
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Mercury
Look for Mercury
to appear mid-month near Venus. Binoculars are recommended for
viewing Mercury. See The Sky This
Week for more details. |
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Venus
Venus will
be unmistakable because it is so bright. In fact, it is the third
brightest object in the sky (first being the sun and second being the
moon). See The Sky This Week
for more details. |
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Jupiter
Jupiter is
by itself in the south. The other 4 planets will appear together low on
the western horizon. Although it is not as bright as Venus, it will be
hard to miss. See The Sky This Week
for more details. |
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