Winter constellations shine defiantly in the face of spring as galaxy season and zodiacal light beckon.
March's new moon phase is upon us, bringing gorgeous dark skies free of natural light pollution — perfect for exploring constellations and deep sky objects that are all too often obscured by moonlight!
This month's new moon occurs at 9:23 p.m. EDT on March 18 (0223 GMT on March 19) as the lunar disk passes between the sun and Earth. Around this time, the lunar disk is invisible from our perspective, lost in the sun's glare.
