Scheduled air date: 1998 Jan 26-Feb 01

Seen about half an hour after sunset, Mars and Jupiter can be
found near the Moon on January 29th.
Three nights later (February 1st), Saturn can be found to the
lower right of the Moon.

The Winter Triangle can be seen rising from the Southeast this
week (as seen from mid-Northern latitudes).
This large asterism consists of the bright stars Sirius, Procyon
and Betelgeuse.
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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