Sky Calendar, February and March 1994

By The Mother Earth News Staff
Published on October 7, 2012
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On the sky calendar in early February, Mercury and Saturn are visible low on the horizon at dusk about 45 minutes after sunset.
On the sky calendar in early February, Mercury and Saturn are visible low on the horizon at dusk about 45 minutes after sunset.
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Look for Venus low on the horizon at dusk on February 26th.
Look for Venus low on the horizon at dusk on February 26th.
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In February the new moon appears on the 10th.
In February the new moon appears on the 10th.
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March's full moon (the
March's full moon (the "Worm Moon" or "Crow Moon") falls on the 27th.
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Look for Jupiter at dawn, 45 minutes before sunrise, on March 5.
Look for Jupiter at dawn, 45 minutes before sunrise, on March 5.
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With the moon waxing, you can See Mercury at dawn on March 8th, 9th, and 10th. 
With the moon waxing, you can See Mercury at dawn on March 8th, 9th, and 10th. 
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Delta, gamma, and epsilon are visible at night late in February.
Delta, gamma, and epsilon are visible at night late in February.
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On March 28th, Jupiter is visible at night.
On March 28th, Jupiter is visible at night.
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The “Sky Calendar” includes a number of worthy sights in February and March 1994. The planet Mars is not well placed for observation (although it is paired closely with Saturn on March 14). Early in February you have some good opportunities to view Mercury and Saturn low on the horizon at dusk, and at dawn in early to mid-March Mercury is visible again. Late in February you can see Delta, Gama, and Epsilon at night. Jupiter is visible at night late in March.  Sky watchers who want the schedule of full moons should consult the “Almanac Table.” It mentions several by their wonderfully evocative names.

Almanac for February and March 1994

February 1994

1 Mercury, Saturn conjunction.
2 Candlemas; Groundhog Day.
3 Last Quarter Moon, 3:06 Am.
4 Mercury at greatest eastern elongation in evening sky.
5 Halfway point of winter.
10 New Moon, 9:30 A.M.; Chinese New Year 4692 (Year of the Dog).
12 Lincoln’s Birthday.
14 St. Valentine’s Day.
15 Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras).
16 Ash Wednesday (Lent begins and continues until Easter, which is April 3 this year); Sun enters constellation Aquarius.
18 First Quarter Moon, 12:47 p.m.; Sun enters astrological sign Pisces.
21 President’s Day.
22 Washington’s Birthday.
25 Full Moon (Snow Moon or Hurler Moon), 8:15 PM.

March 1994

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