Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Spectacular Event is Coming to the Sky Soon

Posted on 02/27/2012 by Michael Busch

A great spectacle is coming to the sky soon. If you are an adherent of astronomy, you are probably aware that the two brightest planets are Jupiter and Venus. Just imagine the spectacle in the sky when the two will [...]

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Mars at Opposition: The Best View of Mars on March 3

Posted on 02/12/2012 by Michael Busch

Saturday, March 3, 2012 is a date to mark on your calendar. This is the day when Mars will be in opposition with the earth. When such a position occurs, it is very easy to see planet Mars in the [...]

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Best Chance to See Mercury

Posted on 02/08/2012 by Michael Busch

The “elusive” planet will no longer be elusive in the coming days. As a matter of fact, you have the best time to see planet Mercury from February 20th all the way to March 12th – that is if all [...]

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