EarthSky News - March 2 - Awesome Moon and Jupiter Tonight

March 2 Awesome Moon and Jupiter Tonight Moon close to Jupiter on March 2 Jupiter and the moon - the sky's two brightest lights - are close together as seen from around the world tonight. Touching NASA tributes to Leonard Nimoy's passing Nimoy’s character Mr. Spock on Star Trek inspired generations of astronauts, space scientists and engineers, as well as space fans around the globe. Slushy wave off coast of Nantucket Sure, the ocean freezes.  But this photo of partly frozen waves - caught by photographer and surfer Jonathan Nimerfroh - fascinated even the experts. Another breathtaking view of Comet Lovejoy The comet was 51 million miles from Earth at the time – a short distance for the Dark Energy Camera, which is sensitive to light 8 billion light-years away. EarthSky astronomy kits are perfect for beginners Order yours today from the EarthSky store. March 2015 guide to the five visible planets Venus and Jupiter shine first thing at nightfall.  Saturn adorns the late night and predawn sky. SKY ALERT Moon close to Jupiter on March 2