Changing Western Triple Star

Mars, Saturn, and Spica continue to give a show in the early evening western sky. Look for Mars to continue to slide between Saturn and Spica. On Monday and Tuesday nights, the Red Planet positions itself between the Ringed Planet and the true star, Spica.

In the photo, Mars lies on the right and Saturn shines at the upper left. Spica twinkles on the lower left.

Such is our view from Earth...