Earth sky tonight

Which planets can be seen in the night sky in October 2024?

The parade of 5 bright planets visible in Earth's sky tonight will conclude with the moon and Mercury rising as darkness ebbs into dawn Wednesday morning. Jupiter, Mars, Saturn can all be seen easily on these June evenings. Visible planets and night sky guide for October 2024.

Where can you see a planet arcing across the night sky?

It's visible from eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and Indonesia. This week you can see 5 planets arcing across the evening sky. They are Venus and Uranus, Jupiter and Mercury, and Mars. See charts here. The March 1-2 conjunction of the bright planets Venus and Jupiter has ended.

Which supermoon is highest in the sky in 2024?

A full moon rises opposite the sunset, is highest in the sky at midnight and lies low on the western horizon opposite the sunrise. This is the third of four supermoons in a row. And it’s the Hunter’s Moon, plus it’s the closest – largest and brightest – supermoon in 2024.

What is the sky dome view for October 2024?

Here is the sky dome view for October 2024. It shows what is above the horizon at mid-evening for mid-northern latitudes. The view may vary depending on your location. Image via Guy Ottewell’s 2024 Astronomical Calendar. The sun-centered charts come from Guy Ottewell.

Is Mars high in the evening sky?

Mars is high in the evening sky. On March 17, 2023, near-Earth asteroid 2023 EY will sweep closely past Earth, coming within about 62% of the moon's distance. You can watch it live here! Enjoy this gallery of the best deep-sky photos from our EarthSky community. If you have a great photo to share, send it in!

Who created EarthSky radio series?

Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series.