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The Moon will reach first quarter – roughly a week after passing new moon, and a week before reaching full

Mercury will appear bright and well placed for observation in the morning sky. Mercury is always close to the Sun

On 20 March, the Sun will pass over the celestial equator on its northward journey, marking the beginning of spring

The Moon and Saturn will make a close approach, passing within 0°14′ of each other. The pair will visible in

Venus will appear bright and well placed for observation in the morning sky. Venus is always close to the Sun

The Moon will reach last quarter – roughly a week after passing full moon and a week before it will

The Moon and Venus will make a close approach, passing within 3°26′ of each other. The pair will visible in

The Moon will make a close approach to the Sun in the sky as it sweeps along its eastward path