The starry sky in March 2026
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The starry sky in March marks the transition from the winter to the spring constellations. In the evening, you can still enjoy the twinkling stars of Orion, Large dog, Small dog, Twins, Carter and Bull enjoy. At midnight, they then looked at the spring constellations around the Lions made room. Between Gemini and Leo, the constellation of the zodiac falls Cancer hardly noticeable. If the sky is clear and there are no disturbing lights, you will discover a nebula in the middle of the constellation of Cancer: the open star cluster Praesepe, the Nativity. Steeply above us you will now find the Big bears, whose seven brightest stars form the well-known figure of the Big car form.
In the southeast direction, Spica is in the constellation Virgo can be seen over the horizon. Further to the north-east, the orange Arcturus sparkles in the constellation Boats. Above the southern horizon, the front part of the extended constellation Water snake to see. If the sky is not so clear, you will at best be able to see its brightest star Alphard - its name does not mean „the lonely one“ by chance. The small constellation Raven can be seen just above the horizon. Although it only consists of fainter stars, it is easy to recognize due to its compact shape.
High in the southwest Jupiter in the constellation of Gemini. The faint Uranus in Taurus is close to the horizon.
The moon phases in March 2026
The planets in March 2026
Mercury is located between the Sun and Earth on March 7. By the end of March, its angular distance from the sun increases again. However, due to its southern position, it cannot be observed in the morning sky in our latitudes.
Venus is visible again in the evening. On March 7, it passes close to Neptune and on March 8, Venus passes Saturn. On March 20, Venus and the narrow crescent moon make for a pretty view of the sky.
Mars is located in the constellation of Aquarius, but is not visible in sunlight.
Jupiter becomes retrograde again in mid-March and is therefore no longer in opposition. The bright planet is still high in the constellation of Gemini.
Saturn will be caught up by the sun on March 25. The encounter with Venus on March 8 will be difficult to observe due to its proximity to the horizon.
Uranus moves slowly eastwards in the constellation of Taurus. It is best seen in the evening hours.
Neptune comes into conjunction with the Sun on March 23. The encounter with Venus on March 7 at a distance of only four minutes of arc close to sunset will be difficult to observe.
In modified form from The starry sky in March 2026 - Vereinigung der Sternfreunde e.V.