Skywatcher’s Almanac — Spectacular Celestial Events of Early 2024

Let’s start the new year with a stellar journey as we explore the most captivating astronomical events of the first three months.

January 2024

• Quadrantids Meteor Shower: Catch the dazzling display on the night of Jan 3–4.
• Moon Phases: Full Moon on Jan 25, New Moon on Jan 11.
• Planetary Parade: Venus, Mercury, Mars in the morning; Jupiter, Saturn in the evening.
• Special Sight: Tethys transiting Saturn on Jan 10.

February 2024

• Alpha Centaurids Meteor Shower: Best viewed around Feb 8.
• Lunar Phases: Last Quarter on Feb 2, New Moon on Feb 9.
• Ecliptic Events: Penumbral lunar eclipse on Feb 25.
• Planetary Highlights: Jupiter’s nightly show; Venus’s predawn appearances.

March 2024

• Lunar Show: Last Quarter Moon on Mar 3, New Moon on Mar 10, Full Moon on Mar 25.
• Eclipse Enigma: Penumbral lunar eclipse coinciding with the Full Moon on Mar 25.
• Equinox Excitement: Vernal Equinox on Mar 19 — longer nights for stargazing.
• Mercury’s Moment: Greatest elongation on Mar 24.