Observing With Webb - March Episode

<p>Welcome to Observing With Webb, where a high school astronomy teacher tells you what you’re looking at, why it’s so cool, and what you should check out later this month…at night. Venus is bright all month, Jupiter disappears, Mars hangs out with Taurus, Saturn begins its morning planet season, and Mercury peaks in for a taste of the action toward the end of the month.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>20th – Spring Equinox - Astronomically the first day of Spring, even though meteorologically Spring starts in the beginning of March.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Here’s some more info.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>22nd – 24th – CLOSE ENCOUNTER – Moon, Jupiter, Venus – On the evening of Wednesday the 22nd, look West right after sunset.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> You’ll likely see Venus first, being very, very bright. About 20˚ below Venus will be a RIDICULOUSLY thin crescent Moon, with Jupiter just 1˚ to the right of the Moon. You’ll definitely need a clear horizon and skies for this one.</p> <p> </p> <p>We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Just visit: <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy">https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy</a> and donate as much as you can!</p> <p>Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Every bit helps! Thank you!</p> <p>------------------------------------</p> <p>Do go visit <a href= "http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop">http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop</a> for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness!</p> <p><a href= "http://cosmoquest.org/Donate">http://cosmoquest.org/Donate</a> This show is made possible through your donations.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Thank you! (Haven't donated? I