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 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 29: Full Strawberry Moon Lights the Sky as Mars Passes Pleiades
June 29, 2026: The Full Strawberry Moon shines all night while Mars passes Alcyone, the Pleiades’ brightest star, before sunrise. Find Saturn, Uranus, Venus, and Jupiter during this busy skywatching period.
2026, June 30: Full Strawberry Moon Lights the Sky While Venus Approaches Regulus
June 30, 2026: The Full Strawberry Moon remains a bright nighttime sight while Mars moves away from the Pleiades, Saturn climbs higher in the eastern morning sky, and Venus approaches Regulus before their upcoming conjunction.
2026, July 1: July’s Outlook for the Sun, Moon, and Planets
July 1, 2026: This is the outlook for the visibility of the moon and planets for July 2026. The moon passes bright stars while the summer noon sun is lower in the sky.
2026, July 2: Four Bright Planets and the Waning Gibbous Moon
July 2, 2026: See four bright planets and a waning gibbous moon during the nighttime hours. Find Saturn, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, the Pleiades star cluster, and Aldebaran.
2026, July 3: Mars Nears Uranus While Venus Closes on Regulus
July 3, 2026: Mars approaches Uranus before sunrise while Venus closes on Regulus after sunset. Find Saturn, the Pleiades star cluster, Aldebaran, Jupiter, and the bright gibbous moon.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, July 9: Venus Passes Regulus While Mars Crosses Taurus
July 9, 2026: Venus passes Regulus after sunset while Mars continues eastward in front of Taurus. Follow the crescent moon, Saturn, Uranus, and the changing planetary positions before sunrise. - 2026, July 8: Hercules High in the Sky: Finding M13 and Tonight’s Planets
2026, July 8: Hercules High in the Sky: Finding M13 and Tonight’s Planets - 2026, July 7: Venus Near Regulus and Moon Near Saturn
July 7, 2026: Venus closes in on Regulus after sunset while the waning moon appears near Saturn before sunrise. Follow the changing lunar phase and the bright evening and morning planets. - 2026, July 6-9: Morning Moon Passes Saturn
July 6-9, 2026: Watch the waning moon pass Saturn before sunrise during early July. Follow the moon from Last Quarter through July 9 while observing Saturn’s rings and nearby stars. - 2026, July 5: Moon Near Saturn, Mars Between the Pleiades and Aldebaran, Venus Near Regulus
July 5, 2026: A bright gibbous moon shines near Saturn before sunrise while Mars moves between the Pleiades and Aldebaran. After sunset, Venus closes in on Regulus before their conjunction.