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 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…
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.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, March 27: Gibbous Moon Near Jupiter Tonight – Beehive Cluster Washed Out
March 27, 2026: A 74% illuminated gibbous moon shines near Jupiter after sunset in Cancer. Learn where to look and why the Beehive Cluster is difficult to see tonight. - 2026, March 26: Venus Shines After Sunset – Evening Star Emerges in Western Sky
March 26, 2026: Venus dominates the western sky after sunset, climbing higher each evening. Look about 45 minutes after sunset to spot the brilliant Evening Star above the horizon. - 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.