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 1: Venus and Spica Conjunction Tonight
September 1, 2026: A Venus-Spica conjunction occurs tonight in the west-southwest sky. See brilliant Venus and Virgo’s brightest star low above the horizon after sunset with a binocular.
2026, September 1-4: Waning Moon Passes Aries, Pleiades, and Taurus Before Sunrise
September 1-4, 2026: Follow the waning moon through Aries and Taurus before sunrise. Watch it pass Hamal, appear near the Pleiades, and move between Aldebaran and Elnath.
2026, September 3: Moon Near the Pleiades Before Sunrise, Venus Steps Away From Spica
September 3, 2026: The moon appears near the Pleiades before sunrise while Venus remains close to Spica after sunset. Saturn shines nearly all night, and Jupiter and Mars continue their morning display.
2026, September 4: Moon With Taurus, Bright Morning Planets, Venus Near Spica, and Uranus Before Sunrise
September 4, 2026: The Last Quarter Moon appears with Taurus near Aldebaran and Elnath before sunrise. Venus remains near Spica after sunset, while Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are visible.
2026, September 5: Venus Reaches Greatest Brilliancy as Moon Passes
September 5, 2026: Venus approaches greatest brilliancy on September 23. Watch the brilliant Evening Star near a thin crescent moon on September 13 and 14 low in the west-southwest after sunset.
2026, September 6-9: Moon Passes Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise. Earthshine Visible
September 6-9, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Jupiter and Mars before sunrise. Look for earthshine on the lunar night while Mars closes the gap to Jupiter before their November conjunction.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, September 10: New Moon Skies Reveal Uranus and Neptune
September 10, 2026: With the moon at the New phase, dark skies help sky watchers locate Uranus near the Pleiades, search for Neptune near Saturn, and understand where Pluto appears in front of Capricornus’ stars. - 2026, September 9: Moon-Regulus Conjunction Before Sunrise Confirms Star’s Return to Morning Sky
September 9, 2026: A thin crescent moon appears near Regulus before sunrise while Jupiter and Mars brighten the eastern sky. The conjunction signals Regulus’ return to morning visibility after its solar conjunction. - 2026, September 8: Jupiter-Moon Conjunction Before Sunrise Previews October Occultation
September 8, 2026: A thin crescent moon is above Jupiter before sunrise with earthshine visible on the lunar night portion. The close conjunction previews a Jupiter occultation during October’s Harvest Moon lunation. - 2026, September 7: Crescent Moon with Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise, Venus in Evening Twilight
September 7, 2026: The waning crescent moon aligns with Castor and Pollux before sunrise while Jupiter and Mars shine in the eastern sky. After sunset, brilliant Venus shines low in the west-southwest as it pulls away from Spica. - 2026, September 6-9: Moon Passes Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise. Earthshine Visible
September 6-9, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Jupiter and Mars before sunrise. Look for earthshine on the lunar night while Mars closes the gap to Jupiter before their November conjunction.