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, October 25: Full Hunter’s Moon and Planet Almanac
October 25, 2026: Find the Full Hunter’s Moon near Saturn, Jupiter and Mars before sunrise, and observing details for Mercury, Venus, Uranus, and Neptune.
2026, October 26-28: Moon and Pleiades
October 26-28, 2026: Follow the bright gibbous moon as it approaches and occults stars in the Pleiades. Find nightly positions and viewing tips.
2026, October 27: Moon Occults Pleiades Stars – Views from Boston to Phoenix
October 27, 2026: The bright Hunter’s Moon occults stars in the Pleiades across northeastern North America. Compare views from Boston, Miami, Chicago, Denver, and Phoenix.
2026, October 28: Hunter’s Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the Sky
October 28, 2026: Find the bright Hunter’s Moon near the Pleiades before sunrise, watch Mars approach Jupiter and Regulus, and observe Saturn through a telescope after sunset.
2026, October 29-31: Morning Moon Near Elnath and Pollux
October 29-31, 2026: Follow the waning gibbous moon through Taurus and Gemini before sunrise, with positions near Elnath, Castor, and Pollux.
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, November 3: Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn: Today’s Highlights
November 3, 2026: Find the crescent moon near Jupiter, Mars, and Regulus before sunrise. See Venus near Spica and observe Saturn through a telescope after sunset. - 2026, November 2: Jupiter, Mars, and Moon Gather Near Regulus
November 2, 2026: Watch Jupiter, Mars, Moon, gather near Regulus before sunrise. This grouping is part of a rare series of gatherings of the three solar system bodies with Regulus. - 2026, November 1: Daylight Saving Time Ends: Moon, Jupiter, Mars, and the Planets
November 1, 2026: Daylight Saving Time ends as the Last Quarter moon approaches Jupiter and Mars. Find Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in the November sky. - 2026, October 31: Halloween Moon and Planets: Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn
October 31, 2026: Halloween’s Moon is 65% illuminated near Pollux before sunrise. Find Jupiter, Mars, and Venus in the morning sky and Saturn after sunset. - 2026, October 29-31: Morning Moon Near Elnath and Pollux
October 29-31, 2026: Follow the waning gibbous moon through Taurus and Gemini before sunrise, with positions near Elnath, Castor, and Pollux.