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Rare Venus-Saturn Conjunction to Dazzle Skies March 2026

3/9/2026

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A rare planetary conjunction of Venus and Saturn will be visible in the United States on March 8, 2026, about one degree apart after sunset.
Best viewing requires a clear western horizon.
This event is part of March celestial alignments, including a new moon on March 19.
Jupiter will pair with the Moon on March 26–27.
The Moon approaches Regulus on March 29–30.

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A rare planetary conjunction of Venus and Saturn will be visible in the United States on March 8, 2026, about one degree apart after sunset.
Best viewing requires a clear western horizon.
This event is part of March celestial alignments, including a new moon on March 19.
Jupiter will pair with the Moon on March 26–27.
The Moon approaches Regulus on March 29–30.