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stargazing25 days ago•50 min saved

Moon occult Regulus: a rare February sky show

On Feb 2, 2026, a near-full Moon will pass in front of Regulus—the brightest star in Leo—creating a brief occultation visible from eastern North America, parts of Africa and southwestern Europe. In eastern North America, Regulus will disappear and reappear roughly between 8:40 and 10:05 p.m. EST (times vary by location). Regulus is about 79 light-years away with magnitude +1.4; the event is best seen with binoculars or a small telescope, though it can be enjoyed with the naked eye as the Moon covers and reveals the star in a recurring monthly sequence through 2026.

via Space|

#lunar-occultation #moon #night-sky

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Upcoming Celestial Events: Moon, Venus, and Planets Align for Stunning Conjunctions

On September 19, early risers in North Jersey witnessed a rare planetary conjunction where the waning crescent moon appeared close to Venus and Regulus in the eastern sky during sunrise, offering a stunning celestial display.

via Bergen Record|

#moon #planetary-conjunction #regulus

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Rare Triple Conjunction of Regulus, Venus, and the Moon This Week

On September 19, Venus, the Moon, and the star Regulus will align in the pre-dawn sky, creating a beautiful celestial display visible from the U.S. East Coast and parts of Europe and Canada, with the trio rising around 4:30 A.M. and best viewed about an hour before sunrise.

via Astronomy Magazine|

#celestial-alignment #moon #regulus

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Upcoming Celestial Events: Rare Conjunctions, Planetary Parade, and Occultation

This week, a rare celestial event occurs where the Moon, Venus, and Regulus align in a 'smiling' formation visible in the dawn sky, featuring occultations and a unique triple conjunction, offering a spectacular sight especially from northern North America and Arctic regions.

via ScienceAlert|

#celestial-event #conjunction #moon

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Thin Moon Near Regulus Lights Up Tonight's Sky

A thin waxing crescent moon will be visible near the star Regulus in the constellation Leo on July 26, offering a challenging but photogenic sight for skywatchers with a clear western horizon, just after sunset, with the moon quickly setting and moving away from Regulus the following night.

via Space|

#astronomy #leo #moon

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Celestial Conjunction: Moon, Mars, and Regulus Light Up the Night Sky

This weekend, stargazers can observe the crescent moon, Mars, and the bright star Regulus align in the western sky after sunset, with a rare occultation of Mars by the moon occurring on June 29 in parts of South America and Clipperton Island, offering a spectacular celestial display.

via Space|

#celestial-alignment #mars #moon

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Mars Engages in Spectacular Conjunctions and Sky Events This Week

A striking photo captured by the Virtual Telescope Project shows Mars and the star Regulus appearing very close in the night sky on June 16, with the two objects nearly identical in brightness but contrasting in color, highlighting a rare celestial conjunction that can be observed with telescopes or binoculars.

via Live Science|

#astronomy #conjunction #mars

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Mars and Regulus Converge in the Twilight Sky This Week

Mars will be visible entering the Spring Triangle in the northern hemisphere's night sky after June 18, passing near Regulus and moving along the triangle formed by stars Spica, Arcturus, and Regulus, providing a great opportunity for stargazing enthusiasts.

via Space|

#astronomy #mars #night-sky

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Mars and Regulus Conjunction: June 2025 Skywatching Event

On June 17, 2025, Mars and the star Regulus will have a close conjunction visible to the naked eye, with the Virtual Telescope Project broadcasting the event live online, showcasing the contrasting red and blue colors of the celestial bodies.

via The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0|

#astronomy #conjunction #live-observation

science8 months ago•7 min saved

June 2025 Skywatch: Mars, Regulus, Saturn, Venus & the Moon

In June 2025, Mars will be visible in the night sky with notable events including a close conjunction with the star Regulus on June 17 and a near pass with the crescent moon on June 29, offering exciting opportunities for skywatchers to observe the Red Planet's movements and interactions with other celestial objects.

via Space|

#celestial-events #june-2025 #mars

astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stargazers Alert: Witness the Rare Encounter of Mercury and the 'Little King' Star!"

The planet Mercury will be visible in the post-sunset sky this week, appearing close to the bright star Regulus in the constellation Leo. On July 28, 2023, Mercury will be just a tenth of a degree away from Regulus, making it a great opportunity to observe with binoculars. Regulus, Leo's brightest star, is actually a quadruple star system and will soon be lost in the sun's glare. Mercury, which orbits the sun every 88 days, is usually lost in the sun's glare but occasionally becomes visible in the early evening or pre-dawn sky.

via Forbes|

#astronomy #mercury #planet

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

Planetary Spectacle: Mars and Regulus Illuminate the Night Sky

Tonight, stargazers can observe the Red Planet Mars shining above the blue star Regulus in the western skies shortly after sunset. To locate them, first spot the bright orb of Venus and then look just above and to the left of it to find Regulus. Mars will be just above the star, appearing as a steady orange light. Regulus, the brightest star in the Leo constellation, is actually part of a quadruple star system and rotates much faster than most stars.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #mars #night-sky

astronomy2 years ago•6 min saved

"Goodbye Mars and Venus: Catch a Glimpse of Antares and Martha's Vineyard News"

July marks the final month of evening visibility for Mars and Venus, two bright planets in the night sky. Venus, the most brilliant of the two, is swiftly approaching the sun and will become harder to view as the month progresses. Mars, on the other hand, appears as a featureless dot and is sulking away. In addition, the bright star Regulus in the constellation of Leo will be in the vicinity of these planets. The moon will also interact with Mars, Venus, and Regulus on July 20, marking the last gathering of these celestial objects visible in evening skies this year.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #celestial-events #mars

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

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.

via EarthSky|

#astronomy #binoculars #mars