Skywatching Guides for Planets, Moon, and Stars

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, September 11: Venus in Evening Twilight, Saturn Nears Opposition, Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise

September 11, 2026: Brilliant Venus appears deeper into evening twilight while Saturn approaches opposition. Before sunrise, Jupiter and Mars shine from the eastern sky as Mars closes the gap to Jupiter.

2026, September 12: Mars Passes Castor Before Sunrise While Closing on Jupiter

September 12, 2026: Before sunrise, Mars passes Castor in a wide conjunction while continuing its eastward march in front of Gemini. Jupiter shines lower in the eastern sky as Mars slowly closes the gap for their November conjunction.

2026, September 13-14: Crescent Moon Returns to Venus in Evening Twilight

September 13-14, 2026: The young crescent moon returns to the evening sky near brilliant Venus. Watch the lunar crescent, Venus, and possibly Spica low in the west-southwest after sunset.

2026, September 14: Lunar Crescent Near Venus, Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise

September 14, 2026: The crescent moon appears near Venus after sunset while Jupiter and Mars shine before sunrise. Saturn nears opposition, Uranus is easy to locate near the Pleiades, and Neptune remains a challenging binocular target.

Venus as an Evening Star, 2026

Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Chart Caption – The chart shows the setting time of the planets, bright stars, and moon in the western sky compared to sun. Two planets rising times are compared to sunset.

Venus as an Evening Star

Venus Special Report

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