The Sky Today on Monday, January 19: Where Messier started: M1

<p>Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column.  January 18: Catch Caroline’s Rose Today we’re visiting a classic: the first object on Messier’s list, the Crab Nebula (M1). Located in Taurus, this well-known supernova remnant is perfectly placed for viewing in the January evening sky.  Around 9 P.M., the V-shape<a class="more-link" href="https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-monday-january-19-2026/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">"The Sky Today on Monday, January 19: Where Messier started: M1"</span></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-monday-january-19-2026/">The Sky Today on Monday, January 19: Where Messier started: M1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.astronomy.com">Astronomy Magazine</a>.</p>