The Night Sky for the Week of 3-8-26

Between March 6 and 15, the night sky offers many highlights for observers in mid-northern latitudes. Jupiter dominates near Gemini’s Pollux and Castor, with Orion and Aldebaran below. Venus and Saturn form a close conjunction low in the west after sunset, though Saturn is just 1% as bright. Arcturus rises in the east, marking spring’s approach, while Sirius and the Winter Triangle gleam in the south. Moonless nights favor spotting clusters like M41, M50, and the Beehive in Cancer. Daylight-saving time begins on March 8, and Jupiter’s moons and Great Red Spot provide telescopic events. Uranus remains visible, while Neptune fades into twilight. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-march-6-15/