April 16, 2021: Jupiter and Saturn are the morning planets in the southeastern sky before sunrise.  Jupiter is the brightest “star” in the region.  Through a spotting telescope or small telescope, the star Mu Capricorni seems to intermingle with Jupiter’s largest moons.

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April 16, 2021: Mars and the crescent moon are in the west after sunset.  Taurus is the starry drop for the planet and the lunar slice.  Use a binocular to see Mars and the crescent moon in the same field of view.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/04/08/2021-april-16-evening-crescent-moon-mars-taurus/

April 15, 2021: Morning planets Jupiter and Saturn are in the southeast before sunrise.  Jupiter is the brightest “star” in the region.  Through a telescope, Jupiter and its moon dance with a star.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/04/07/2021-april-15-jupiter-moons-dance-with-star/

April 15, 2021: The crescent moon appears near the “V” of Taurus this evening, while Mars is above the Bull’s horns.  Venus is nearing its first appearance in the western evening sky.

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April 14, 2021:  Jupiter and Saturn are low in the southeast before sunrise.  Jupiter is the brightest “star” in the region.  Saturn is dimmer and to the upper right of Jupiter.  The Jovian Giant is slowly moving away from the Ringed Wonder after their great conjunction.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/04/06/2021-april-14-bright-jupiter-saturn-morning-planets/

April 14, 2021: The picturesque lunar crescent is to the lower left of the Pleiades star cluster after sunset. Earthshine can be seen on the moon’s night portion. Mars is higher in the sky between the Bull’s horns.

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April 13, 2021: One hour before sunrise, Jupiter and Saturn are low in the southeastern sky.  They are moving eastward in Capricornus.  Use a binocular to make daily observations of the eastward drive.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/04/05/2021-april-13-jupiter-saturn-race-along-ecliptic-highway/

April 13, 2021: The crescent moon returns to the western evening sky after sunset.  Mars is now above the Bull’s horns in the west after sunset.

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April 12, 2021: Jupiter and Saturn are morning planets.  Jupiter is the brightest “star” in the southeast before sunrise.  Saturn is to Jupiter’s upper right.  Use a binocular to spot the dim stars.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/04/04/2021-april-12-jupiter-saturn-morning-planets/

April 12, 2021: Spica rises at sunset.  It is low in the east-southeast during the early evening hours.  Mars is halfway up in the west  as it moves between the Bull’s horns.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2021/04/04/2021-april-12-mars-between-the-horns/