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Stars to see in March 2023 in SA

Writer's picture: Himkaar SinghHimkaar Singh

Updated: Mar 8, 2023

Here's what to look up for in March in South Africa

  • Venus and Jupiter will 'kiss' on 1 March (be less than 1 degree a part). Look to the West after sunset

  • Full moon on 07 March with 2 days either side of it still appearing full

  • The Gamma Normids meteor shower from March 7 to 23, peaking on March 15

  • Jupiter will no longer be visible from around 15 March

  • Orion's Nebula perfectly visible whole month

  • Venus and Mars beautifully visible all month

  • Scorpio clearly visible

  • Southern Cross clearly visible



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