Astronomy: Mars and Venus conjunctiontonight
by Xeni Jardin from on (#3KEJ)
On Friday, February 20th, Venus, Mars, and the thin crescent moon shine together in the western sky as twilight fades. Look for the trio above the southwest horizon starting about a half hour after sunset. Faint Mars becomes easier to see as the sky darkens further.
Sky & Telescope diagram.
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