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 6: Crescent Moon Occults Bright Jupiter in Predawn Sky
October 6, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon occult Jupiter before sunrise. See disappearance and reappearance times for major North American cities.
2026, October 7: Predawn Alignment of Jupiter, Moon, and Regulus
October 7, 2026: Before sunrise, look for Jupiter, Regulus, and Moon align in the eastern sky.
2026, October 8: News From NASA’s Perseverance from Mars
October 8, 2026: NASA’s Perseverance spacecraft finds unexpected geological strata.
2026, October 9: Texas Researchers Modify OK’s Impact Date
October 9, 2026: University of Texas scientists modify the estimate of a meteorite impact in Oklahoma.
2026, October 10: New Materials for Energy Supply
October 10, 2026: Oregon researchers developed a new family of materials to convert light into energy.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, October 14: Waxing Crescent Moon Appears Beside Antares This Evening
October 14, 2026: The waxing crescent moon returns to the evening sky and appears near Antares. Look for earthshine and photograph the pair after sunset. - 2026, October 13: Mars Targets Jupiter Before Sunrise Before Their November 16 Conjunction
October 13, 2026: Mars marches toward Jupiter before sunrise while remaining near the Beehive star cluster. Watch the planets close the gap ahead of their November 16 conjunction. - 2026, October 12: NASA Opens Applications for Next Class of Flight Directors
October 12, 2026: NASA opens a search for a new class of flight directors to lead America’s space missions. - 2026, October 11: Mars Appears in the Beehive Star Cluster Before Sunrise
October 11, 2026: Before sunrise, Mars appears in the Beehive star cluster while closing the gap to Jupiter. View the planets and the famous stellar bundle through a binocular. - 2026, October 10: New Materials for Energy Supply
October 10, 2026: Oregon researchers developed a new family of materials to convert light into energy.