2024-03-29

South Plains Astronomy Club

Observing Under The Dark West Texas Skies

If you’re wanting to head out under the stars, Sky and Telescope’s “This Week’s Sky At a Glance” is a good source for some easy targets to observe. Later this week, the Moon passes through Taurus and is near the Pleiades:

The Moon passes Taurus, Mars, and Pleiades March 18-20
The Moon passes Taurus, Mars, and Pleiades March 18-20
Pre-dawn conjunction with Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn
Pre-dawn conjunction with Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn