LOOK UP! Kool sky event.

SEE THIS SKY EVENT EVEN IN CHICAGO.

Venus, the thin crescent Moon, and a little Mars form a tight bunch in the west-southwest during and after dusk as shown below. On February 20, they fit in a circle just 2 degrees across at the times of dusk with the Moon below. On February 21, they fit in a circle just 4 degrees across with the moon above at the time of dusk just like the picture below.

See more at Sky and Telescope Week at a Glance

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TOTAL ECLIPSE of the MOON-April 14-15

Winter is my absolute FAVORITE season to star watch with its clear skies and spectacular constellations like Orion, the hunter. But sometimes no matter what the season, kool stuff happens in the sky like the total Eclipse of the moon happening in mid-April. Can't wait--hope it is a clear night as we haven't seen this event in North America for 2 1/2 years. Enjoy!




For more information go to:
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/April-2014-Total-Lunar-Eclipse-252931091.html.

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