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, March 17: Venus Shines Brilliantly in the Evening Sky After Sunset
March 17, 2026: Venus shines as the brightest object in the evening sky, far outshining Sirius and Jupiter. The Evening Star climbs higher each night as spring progresses.
2026, March 18-21: Crescent Moon and Earthshine Visible in the Evening
March 18-21, 2026: A thin crescent moon appears low in the western sky after sunset, revealing earthshine — the softly lit “Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms.”
2026, March 19: Tonight’s Planet Watch – Venus and Crescent Moon After Sunset, Jupiter Near Gemini
See Venus and a razor-thin crescent moon after sunset. Jupiter shines high in Gemini while Uranus fades into twilight. A guide to tonight’s visible planets.
2026, March 20: Spring Equinox Crescent Moon and Venus Tonight
March 20, 2026: The spring equinox arrives today. After sunset, look west for a thin crescent moon glowing with earthshine near brilliant Venus.
2026, March 21: Crescent Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus in the Evening Sky
March 21, 2026: Look west after sunset for a thin crescent moon and Venus. Jupiter shines high in the south while Uranus sits near the Pleiades. by Jeffrey L. Hunt Chicago, Illinois: Sunrise, 6:52 a.m. CDT; Sunset, 7:04 p.m. CDT. Times are calculated by the US Naval Observatory’s MICA computer program. Check local sources for…
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, March 25-27: First Quarter Moon Near Jupiter and Gemini Twins
March 25-27, 2026: The First Quarter moon shines high in the south-southwestern sky with Jupiter, Castor, and Pollux. Watch it move night to night as it passes Jupiter and approaches the Full Pink Moon phase. - 2026, March 24: Waxing Moon Near Elnath Tonight – Spot Taurus’ Bright Horn Star
March 24, 2026: A waxing 41% illuminated moon appears near Elnath, the bright horn of Taurus. Look in the west-southwest about an hour after sunset. The moon and Beta Tauri easily fit in the same binocular field of view. - 2026, March 23: Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, and the Crescent Moon in the Evening Sky
March 23, 2026: Look west after sunset to see Venus and the crescent moon. Jupiter shines high in Gemini while Uranus sits near the Pleiades star cluster. - 2026, March 23: Why the Crescent Moon Appears Higher Each Night in Spring
March 23, 2026: The steep angle of the ecliptic during spring evenings lifts the crescent moon higher each night and raises Venus in the western sky. - 2026, March 22-24: Crescent Moon Passes Taurus with Pleiades and Aldebaran
Look west after sunset March 22–24 to see the crescent moon pass the Pleiades and Aldebaran in Taurus. Uranus is also in the binocular field.