During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star cluster while one day past its half-lit first quarter phase. This will actually be the third time in the ...

1025) named only the Pleiades star cluster and Altair as her favorites ... While feeling a bit sorry for people in heavy snow regions, I enjoyed the breathtaking magnificence of the predawn ...

That evening, the Moon will pass quite close to the Pleiades star cluster. Also known as the Seven Sisters and Messier 45, this group of stars is easy to see with your naked eyes. Still ...