Celestial Spectacles: Venus, Mars, and Regulus Unite in July's Sky

On July 9 and 10, 2023, Venus, Mars, and Regulus will be visible close together in the night sky. Venus, the brightest point of light, will be the first light visible after sunset. With binoculars, one can see the crescent phase of Venus, as well as the white and red points of light representing Regulus and Mars, respectively. Mars will appear steady while Regulus may twinkle due to its distance. The trio will fit within a 5-degree field, with Mars and Regulus getting as close as 0.7 degrees apart.