EarthSky News - Jan 31 - Moon, Venus, Mars Triangle

January 31 Moon, Venus, Mars Triangle by:

Tonight … Don't miss the moon, Venus and Mars Look for them in the west, as soon as darkness falls. See it! Young moon, Venus, Mars Photos from the last 2 evenings, from the EarthSky community. When is the next Blue Moon? Blue-colored moons are rare. But folklore has defined 2 other Blue Moons, too, which are more commonly seen. The next one will be 1 year from today. Today in science: Launch of Explorer 1 Launched on January 31, 1958, it was the 1st American satellite and 1st satellite to measure the environment of near-Earth space. Astronomy statement on US travel ban The International Astronomical Union issued a statement on Monday in response to the U.S. executive order limiting travel from 7 countries. Read it here.

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Don't miss the moon, Venus, Mars triangle Look west Tuesday evening as soon as darkness falls.

Just released! February guide to the bright planets This awesome photo of the planet Mercury - rising over the Chilean Andes - is from this morning. It's from Yuri Beletsky Nightscapes. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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