16.4 day old moon
97 percent lit
April 1, 2018
By Andrew Fazekas
As the seasons shift (click here) here on Earth, the celestial realm will deliver a planet bonanza, a wandering moon, and an early morning meteor shower.
So pull out your binoculars and mark your cosmic calendar.
At dawn, look for the red planet to join the ringed giant Saturn, which will be hanging halfway up the southern skies in the bright constellation Sagittarius. The star-like objects will seem to be separated by only one degree, equal to the space of two lunar disks, making the pairing an eye-catching sight. While both worlds will appear similar in brightness, look carefully and you’ll notice they are distinctly different in color. Saturn shines with a golden-yellow hue, and Mars has an orange-red coloration....
