Although winter winds still stir our atmosphere, breaths of warmer air become more frequent as spring approaches. The balmier weather makes for near-perfect viewing. Mars appears high in the sky, on the border of Taurus and Gemini, yet telescopic views have become more of a challenge. Saturn makes up for any martian shortcomings. The ringed planet looks spectacular from its perch in Leo, as it climbs in the east after sunset.
High on Mars and the Moon
March 2008: This month's balmier weather makes for near-perfect planetary viewing.
