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 9-11: Last Quarter Moon Crosses Scorpius
March 9-11, 2026: Before sunrise, the waning moon crosses in front of Scorpius near Antares, the brightest star.
2026, March 10: Jupiter’s Retrograde Ends
March 10, 2026: Jupiter’s retrograde ends in front of Gemini near the Twins.
2026, March 11: Last Quarter Moon, Venus, Jupiter & Uranus Guide
March 11, 2026: Daylight hours continue converging toward 12 hours across both hemispheres. The Last Quarter Moon stands near Antares before sunrise, while Venus and Jupiter dominate the evening sky. Uranus remains visible near the Pleiades through a binocular, though its viewing window is narrowing.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 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 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 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 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 14: Sky Almanac: Crescent Moon, Venus, Jupiter & More
Morning crescent moon with earthshine, Venus in evening twilight, Jupiter in Gemini, and Uranus near the Pleiades. Daily sky guide for mid-March.