Regulus is the only 1st-magnitude star that sits almost right on the ecliptic, the path the sun follows through the sky. Visible planets: Night sky guide for April 2023 April 1 and 2 evenings: Moon in Leo On April 1 and 2, 2023, the bright waxing gibbous moon will visit the Sickle of Leo the Lion and the bright star Regulus. But you might be able to see or photograph it! Chart via John Jardine Goss/ EarthSky. The Beehive won’t be at its best in the moon’s glare. March 30 evening: Binocular view of the moon and the Beehive A binocular view of the waxing gibbous moon and the Beehive star cluster in Cancer the Crab on March 30, 2023. For the best views, come back when the moon has moved away. Note the location of the Beehive in relationship to Castor and Pollux. Your best view of the Beehive is through binoculars … and in a dark sky. The twin stars – Castor and Pollux – of Gemini the Twins are also nearby. ![]() March 30 evening: Moon near the Beehive On March 30, 2023, the waxing gibbous moon will lie near the Beehive star cluster in the constellation Cancer the Crab. Last chance to get a moon phase calendar! Only a few left. Looking for a dark sky? Check out EarthSky’s Best Places to Stargaze. Thank you to all who submit images to EarthSky Community Photos! View community photos here. ![]() See a photo gallery of some of our favorite moon-Venus occultation photos. On March 24, people around Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Malaysia saw the moon occult – or pass in front of – the planet Venus. See 5 bright planets this week March 28-31 ![]() By the way, the moon doesn’t set until around midnight, so you will be able to see the moon near Castor and Pollux all evening. Castor is the slightly dimmer star of the pair, and Pollux is more golden in color. Although the twin stars don’t look alike, they are quite noticeable near each other in the sky because they’re bright and close together. Tomorrow night, March 29, you can spot the waxing gibbous moon near the twin stars Castor and Pollux in Gemini the Twins. Don’t miss the 1st quarter moon near Mars around this evening.
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