Astronomy: Mars and Venus conjunction tonight

On Friday, February 20th, Venus, Mars, and the thin crescent moon shine together in the western sky as twilight fades. Look for the trio above the southwest horizon starting about a half hour after sunset. Faint Mars becomes easier to see as the sky darkens further. Sky & Telescope diagram.


On Friday, February 20th, Venus, Mars, and the thin crescent moon shine together in the western sky as twilight fades. Look for the trio above the southwest horizon starting about a half hour after sunset. Faint Mars becomes easier to see as the sky darkens further.
Sky & Telescope diagram.

The goddess of love and the god of war get close enough to snuggle in the skies tonight.

You'll be able to see the conjunction of Venus and Mars in this close pairing without a telescope, provided the clouds keep out of their way. [Sky and Telescope]

On Saturday, February 21st, bright Venus and faint Mars pair tightly in the evening sky. Look for them starting just after sunset. Sky & Telescope diagram.


On Saturday, February 21st, bright Venus and faint Mars pair tightly in the evening sky. Look for them starting just after sunset.
Sky & Telescope diagram.