When the Curves Line Up publishes skywatching guides that focus on the moon, planets, and the brightest stars. Each article provides clear timing, angular separations, and directional reference points so observers know where and when to look. The site emphasizes careful description and is written for readers who value observational accuracy.
Current Sky Events
2026, March 15: Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer: Find the Praesepe Star Cluster
March 15: Find the Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer during March and April. Learn how to locate Praesepe between Gemini and Leo using Jupiter, Pollux, and Regulus as guides.
2026, March 16: Sky Almanac – Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus in the Evening Sky Before the March New Moon
March 16, 2026: Venus and Jupiter dominate the evening sky while Uranus remains near the Pleiades. With the March equinox approaching, daylight and nighttime are nearly equal across many latitudes.
2026, March 17: Venus Shines Brilliantly in the Evening Sky After Sunset
March 17, 2026: Venus shines as the brightest object in the evening sky, far outshining Sirius and Jupiter. The Evening Star climbs higher each night as spring progresses.
2026, March 18-21: Crescent Moon and Earthshine Visible in the Evening
March 18-21, 2026: A thin crescent moon appears low in the western sky after sunset, revealing earthshine — the softly lit “Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms.”
2026, March 19: Tonight’s Planet Watch – Venus and Crescent Moon After Sunset, Jupiter Near Gemini
See Venus and a razor-thin crescent moon after sunset. Jupiter shines high in Gemini while Uranus fades into twilight. A guide to tonight’s visible planets.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, March 23: Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, and the Crescent Moon in the Evening Sky
March 23, 2026: Look west after sunset to see Venus and the crescent moon. Jupiter shines high in Gemini while Uranus sits near the Pleiades star cluster. - 2026, March 23: Why the Crescent Moon Appears Higher Each Night in Spring
March 23, 2026: The steep angle of the ecliptic during spring evenings lifts the crescent moon higher each night and raises Venus in the western sky. - 2026, March 22-24: Crescent Moon Passes Taurus with Pleiades and Aldebaran
Look west after sunset March 22–24 to see the crescent moon pass the Pleiades and Aldebaran in Taurus. Uranus is also in the binocular field. - 2026, March 21: Crescent Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus in the Evening Sky
March 21, 2026: Look west after sunset for a thin crescent moon and Venus. Jupiter shines high in the south while Uranus sits near the … Continue reading 2026, March 21: Crescent Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus in the Evening Sky - 2026, March 20: Spring Equinox Crescent Moon and Venus Tonight
March 20, 2026: The spring equinox arrives today. After sunset, look west for a thin crescent moon glowing with earthshine near brilliant Venus.