A look at Night Sky in March 2011
March 11th 2011 01:43
Category: Cosmic Objects, Night Sky Constellations
Southern Hemisphere look at the night after sunset
Its time to check out your night sky dust off the telescope. Now that the seasons are in transition is perhaps a good time to start. The autumn season is perhaps my favourite time to go out and see the night sky. The weather in the Southern Hemisphere is starting to cool.
The most noticeable constellation in March is the constellation of Orion.
Sirius, is the prominent star brightest star in the night sky, shines at its highest due south shortly after sunset. It's the bottom point of the equilateral Triangle. Orion’s other stars are include the orange-red Betelgeuse to the upper right, and Procyon with Sirius's upper left.
That’s how it looks like in the Northern Hemisphere. In the it’s the other way around.
Some of the planets are also visible at this time. The elusive Mercury can be seen low on the horizon. Jupiter is also visible it is a little brighter and is easier to spot.
CURRENT MOON
The March Moon is starting to wax. Another popular Northern Hemisphere constellation is the Big Dipper, with it’s bright star Arcturus, look towards the northeast after dark.
The Pleiades cluster or Seven Sisters (Messier object 45), shine like little jewels. Depending on your location they may appear as small nebula.
Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Cross is rising a little higher in the night sky. With the full Moon approaching it may make it a bit of a challenge, still It’s worth the effort.
Don’t forget the Moon will be at it’s closest approach to earth since 1993 On March 19th.
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