![]() ![]() March 21 | New Moon: The first phase of the lunar calendar, new moons occur when the sun and moon are aligned. It can be more difficult to see constellations with a bright full moon, but it does make for great moonlit hikes and family camping trips. March 6 | Full Moon (aka the Worm Moon): Full moons occur when Earth is located between the sun and moon, making the moon appear fully illuminated from Earth. Both can be seen with the naked eye if you look to the west-southwest around dusk, but try out a pair of binoculars for more magnification. March 1 | Venus-Jupiter Conjunction: Venus and Jupiter will buddy up on March 1, appearing extremely close. Southern Hemisphere constellations to see: Orion, Sirius within Canis Major, Puppis.Northern Hemisphere constellations to see: Gemini, Auriga, Monoceros.Read our guide to stargazing and find Hipcamps under dark skies. The moon is therefore invisible from Earth, creating the darkest sky of the month-perfect for camping trips out to observe stars and see the Milky Way. February 19 | New Moon: The first phase of the lunar calendar, new moons occur when the sun and moon are aligned. February 5 | Full Moon (aka the Snow Moon): Full moons occur when Earth is located between the sun and moon, making the moon appear fully illuminated from Earth. Keep an eye out-you should even be able to see it with the naked eye! ☄️ Early February | Green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): A once-in-a-lifetime green comet is likely to be visible from Earth in early February when it’s at its closest, about 27 million miles away. Southern Hemisphere constellations to see: Dorado, Pictor, Reticulum. ![]()
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