VENUS AND JUPITER IN CONJUNCTION: Venus and Jupiter are converging for a beautiful conjunction in Ophiuchus, the unofficial "13th constellation of the zodiac." The two bright planets are easy to see even from light-polluted urban areas and are being photographed by many observers surrounded by the morning-glow of sunrise. Visit today's edition of Spaceweather.com for sky maps and observing tips.
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Above: Venus and Jupiter in conjunction, photographed by Marek Nikodem of Szubin, Poland, on March 12, 2012. This month's conjunction is similar in brightness and spacing. Visit our Realtime Photo Gallery for the latest images.
