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, April 12-14: Waning Crescent Moon and Earthshine Before Sunrise
April 12-14, 2026: The waning crescent moon appears low in the southeast before sunrise. Watch it pass Deneb Algedi and photograph earthshine during the final mornings before new moon.
2026, April 13: Venus and Jupiter Shine After Sunset While Crescent Moon Appears Before Sunrise
April 13, 2026: Venus dominates the western sky after sunset while Jupiter shines higher in the sky. Before sunrise, find a waning crescent moon with earthshine in the east-southeast.
2026, April 14: Venus Dominates the Evening Sky with Sirius and Orion
April 14, 2026: Venus shines brightly after sunset while Sirius twinkles in the southwest. Orion stands between them as the spring sky shifts westward each evening.
2026, April 15: Venus and Jupiter After Sunset, Crescent Moon Low Before Sunrise
April 15, 2026: Venus and Jupiter shine after sunset while a thin crescent moon sits low before sunrise. Track Venus moving toward the Pleiades and Aldebaran.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, April 21-23: Jupiter and Moon, Venus and Pleiades
April 21-23, 2026: Venus and Jupiter shine after sunset with the moon nearby. Watch Jupiter approach Wasat and see the Pleiades in Taurus. - 2026, April 20: Moon Between Venus and Jupiter, Taurus and Gemini Evening Sky Guide
April 20, 2026: The moon appears between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Look west-northwest for Taurus, Gemini, the Pleiades, and earthshine. - 2026, April 19: Striking View of Venus, Jupiter, and Crescent Moon with Taurus and Gemini
April 19, 2026: Venus, Jupiter, and a crescent moon strike a pose after sunset with Taurus and Gemini. Look west-northwest for earthshine and the Pleiades. - 2026, April 18-20: Venus, Crescent Moon, and Pleiades in the Western Sky
April 28-20, 2026: A waxing crescent moon joins Venus and the Pleiades after sunset. Look west-northwest to follow their changing positions and catch earthshine. - 2026, April 17: Arcturus and Spica Shine in the Eastern Sky After Sunset
April 17, 2026: Two bright stars, Arcturus and Spica, anchor the eastern sky after sunset while Venus and Jupiter shine in the west. Use this guide to locate them and understand their motion.