In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to head out on the evening of December 3 to watch the Moon pass by the Pleiades star cluster. Also known as M45 and the Seven Sisters, the Pleiades is one of the brightest deep-sky objects. So, even with the Moon nearby, it will stand out Continue reading "This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Moon passes the Pleiades" The post This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher: The Moon passes the Pleiades appeared first on Astronomy Magazine .