February 2010 Skies
| Date | Event |
| Tuesday, Feb 2 | Makulu (Saturn) 8° north of the Moon |
| Friday, Feb 5 | Kaloakukahi (Last Quarter Moon) at 1:48 PM HST |
| Friday, Feb 12 | Ukaliali‘i (Mercury) 2° north of the Moon |
| Saturday, Feb 13 | Muku (New Moon) at 4:51pm HST |
| Sunday, Feb 21 | ‘Olekukahi (First Quarter Moon) at 2:42 PM HST |
| Friday, Feb 26 | Hoku‘ulapina‘au (Mars) 7° north of the Moon |
| Saturday, Feb 28 |
Hoku (Full Moon) at 6:38am HST Ka‘awela (Jupiter) in conjunction |
February 2010 Highlights
- Mercury is visible early in the month at sunrise. Look for it low on the horizon 30 minutes before sunrise.
- Venus is not visible this month as it is still lost in the glare of the Sun.
- Mars is bright in February. It will be in the East at sunset and visible for most of the evening.
- Jupiter is lost in the glare of the Sun this month and is not visible.
- Saturn rises around 9pm and is visible to sunrise. Small telescopes easily reveal its wonderful rings which are continuing to open up.
March 2010 Skies
| Date | Event |
| Tuesday, March 2 | Makulu (Saturn) 8° north of the Moon |
| Sunday, March 7 | Kaloakukahi (Last Quarter Moon) at 5:42 AM HST |
| Thursday, March 11 | Hoku‘ulapina‘au (Mars) appears stationary |
| Sunday, March 14 | Ukaliali‘i (Mercury) in superior conjunction |
| Monday, March 15 | Muku (New Moon) at 12:01pm HST |
| Wednesday, March 17 | Hokuloa (Venus) 7° south of the Moon |
| Saturday, March 20 | Vernal Equinox 8:32 AM HST |
| Sunday, March 21 | Makulu (Saturn) at opposition |
| Tuesday, March 23 | ‘Olekukahi (First Quarter Moon) at 2:00 AM HST |
| Thursday, March 25 | Hoku‘ulapina‘au (Mars) 5° North of the Moon |
| Monday, March 29 | Hoku (Full Moon) at 5:25 PM HST |
March 2010 Highlights
- Mercury is not visible this month; it is in conjunction with the Sun.
- VVenus is low on the horizon just after sunset the last half of the month. Look for it within 30 minutes of sunset.
- Mars is visible a good portion of the evening and is starting to dim from its bright appearance in January.
- Jupiter re-emerges this month just prior to sunrise mid-month, look for it early in the morning.
- Saturn reaches opposition this month and is visible from sunset to sunrise. The rings continue to open up making them more and more spectacular each month this year.