March 2024 will be an excellent month for astrophotographers to image the solar system and beyond. As well as perfect seasonal views of constellations, including Cassiopeia and Cancer, and the Big Dipper, as the month begins the moon quickly wanes, darkening the skies to create a window for astrophotography.
You’ll also see the crescent moon glide gracefully past both Jupiter and the Pleiades. There’s also a frantic post-sunset session to be had, imaging Mercury then swiveling to capture the rising full moon before a slight lunar eclipse strikes. March is also the last month until September when the nights are longer than the days — and when the northern lights can be at their most intense.
