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, June 14: New Moon Begins New Lunar Cycle While Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury Shine After Sunset
June 14, 2026: The moon reaches New phase and begins lunation 1280. See Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury after sunset, while Saturn and Mars improve in the eastern sky before sunrise.
2026, June 15: Capella Shines in Morning and Evening Twilight While Mercury Reaches Greatest Elongation
June 15, 2026: Capella is visible before sunrise and after sunset while Mercury reaches greatest elongation near Jupiter. See Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter in today’s sky.
2026, June 16-17: Moon Passes Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury During June Evening Sky Display
June 16-17, 2026: See the crescent moon join Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury after sunset on. Earthshine, the Beehive Cluster, and Mercury’s fading appearance add to the evening sky show.
2026, June 17: Daytime Venus Occultation and Evening Crescent Moon with Three Planets
June 17, 2026: Watch the crescent moon occult Venus during daylight across North America, then see the moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and the Beehive Cluster after sunset.
2026, June 18: Summer Solstice Nears as Crescent Moon Lines Up with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury
June 18, 2026: As the solstice approaches, a waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury after sunset while Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise. Learn where to look for the planets.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026: Sirius Heliacal Rising – Dates, Egyptian Calendars, and First Morning Appearance
Discover when Sirius first appears before sunrise in 2026. Learn how heliacal rising relates to ancient Egyptian calendars, seasonal cycles, and modern predictions by latitude. - 2026, June 23-July 2: Mars Passes the Pleiades: Last Visible Conjunction Until 2034
June 23-July 2, 2026: Mars passes the Pleiades star cluster during morning twilight. Watch the Red Planet pass the Seven Sisters before the next easily visible Mars-Pleiades conjunction in 2034. - 2026, June 22-24: The Waxing Gibbous moon Passes Spica, Virgo’s Brightest Star, After Sunset.
June 22-24, 2026: Watch the waxing gibbous moon pass Spica, Virgo’s brightest star, during three evenings after sunset. Follow the moon’s changing position near the blue-white star. - 2026, June 21: Summer Solstice Sky: Five Planets and a Farewell to Mercury
June 21, 2026: Celebrate the first night of summer with five visible planets, a First Quarter Moon, Mars approaching the Pleiades, and Mercury fading into evening twilight. - 2026, June 20: Venus Near the Beehive Cluster While Mars Approaches the Pleiades
June 20, 2026: Venus remains near the Beehive Cluster after sunset while Jupiter and Mercury share the evening sky. Before sunrise, Mars approaches the Pleiades and Saturn brightens in the east.