On Wednesday, March 10, plan to get up early to see the planets and the moon line up. Just before sunrise (about 6:30 a.m. local time), look just above the southeastern horizon and you will see a few night lights shining through the pre-dawn haze. And the waning crescent moon will be hanging out with them, too.The three lights are, from left to right, Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter will be, by far, the brightest of the three and will also be the last one visible as the sun rises. Mercury will be lowest in the sky and Saturn the faintest of the trio.How to catch itTo see the show, you need a clear view to the southeastern horizon free from trees and buildings. Your timing must be impeccable. If you're too early, the planets will be below the horizon. If you're too late, the Sun will have risen and washed them out. More:Can’t-miss astronomical events of 2021: From lunar eclipses to meteor showersMore:With the sun just so: We are entering 'Cincinnatihenge' seasonMore:Admire the many colors of the night sky Source link
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