03/21/2026
On the evening of March 23, a crescent Moon drifts past one of the most recognized star clusters in human history.
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, will glow beside a 23% illuminated waxing crescent Moon in the constellation Ta**us. The Moon's crescent is thin enough that it won't wash out the cluster, making this a beautiful naked-eye pairing in the western sky after sunset.
🔭 Look west about 60 to 90 minutes after sunset. The crescent Moon will be your guide, with the Pleiades sparkling just nearby. Aldebaran, the orange-red eye of Ta**us, will shine to the lower left, and the V-shaped Hyades cluster marks the Bull's face. Binoculars will dramatically enhance this view.
Happy skygazing 🩷
