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Moon Aligns with Beehive Cluster and Jupiter This Week

3/27/2026

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On March 27, the moon will be closest to the Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer at 23:54 EDT.
The Beehive Cluster is visible to the naked eye, but the moon's brightness may hinder observations.
Binoculars or a telescope can enhance the view of M44's stars.
On March 26, the moon will appear near Jupiter at sunset, with closest approach at 9:19 EDT.
Both events offer stargazing and astrophotography.

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On March 27, the moon will be closest to the Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer at 23:54 EDT.
The Beehive Cluster is visible to the naked eye, but the moon's brightness may hinder observations.
Binoculars or a telescope can enhance the view of M44's stars.
On March 26, the moon will appear near Jupiter at sunset, with closest approach at 9:19 EDT.
Both events offer stargazing and astrophotography.