Planets will be visible in the night sky all month. You’ll be able to see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury with the naked eye and here’s what you need to know according to the Adler Planetarium:
- Today: Venus and Jupiter, will appear just half a degree apart from each other (about half of your thumb’s width). Tonight, the two will come to a head, appearing to almost touch in the west-southwest sky just after sunset.
- Four planets in the night sky come nightfall on March 14. According to the Adler Planetarium, Mars, Uranus, Venus, and Jupiter will appear in a vertical line in the western sky, near the Taurus and Orion constellations. Look for Mars at the top of the line and Jupiter close to the horizon at the base.
- On March 24 Saturn dazzles stargazers in the early morning hours, about 40 minutes before sunrise, in the east-southeast sky. The ringed planet will hover near the horizon, so find an open spot with clear views to the southeast.
- On March 27, Mercury will hang near Jupiter in the night sky. It will appear as a bright star near the western horizon after sunset. It will be visible into early April.
- March 28th, the moon and Mars will appear just two degrees apart from each other in the morning sky.
Source: Travel and Leisure