— Jamie CarterThursday, March 19: Venus and a crescent moon (after sunset) See Venus and a crescent moon on March 19. The night sky is at a crossroads, with the stars of spring rising to edge out the stars of winter. — Jamie Carter Monday, March 16: A crescent moon and Mercury (before sunrise) See a crescent moon and Mercury on March 16. How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25Tuesday, Dec. 23: Crescent moon and Earthshine (after sunset) Don't miss the delicate crescent moon tonight. It will set soon after, leaving the night sky dark for the peak of the Ursid meteor shower .

Source: The North Africa Journal March 23, 2026 19:00 UTC