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 18: Summer Solstice Nears as Crescent Moon Lines Up with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury
June 18, 2026: As the solstice approaches, a waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury after sunset while Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise. Learn where to look for the planets.
2026, June 19: Venus Passes the Beehive Cluster While Moon Shines Near Regulus
June 19, 2026: Brilliant Venus passes the Beehive Cluster after sunset while the waxing crescent moon appears near Regulus. Saturn and Mars remain visible before sunrise in the eastern sky.
2026, June 20: Venus Near the Beehive Cluster While Mars Approaches the Pleiades
June 20, 2026: Venus remains near the Beehive Cluster after sunset while Jupiter and Mercury share the evening sky. Before sunrise, Mars approaches the Pleiades and Saturn brightens in the east.
2026, June 21: Summer Solstice Sky: Five Planets and a Farewell to Mercury
June 21, 2026: Celebrate the first night of summer with five visible planets, a First Quarter Moon, Mars approaching the Pleiades, and Mercury fading into evening twilight.
2026, June 22-24: The Waxing Gibbous moon Passes Spica, Virgo’s Brightest Star, After Sunset.
June 22-24, 2026: Watch the waxing gibbous moon pass Spica, Virgo’s brightest star, during three evenings after sunset. Follow the moon’s changing position near the blue-white star.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, June 27: Mars Nears the Pleiades as the Strawberry Moon Approaches Full
June 27, 2026: Mars closes in on the Pleiades before sunrise while the Strawberry Moon nears Full Moon phase. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune add to a sky filled with planetary targets. - 2026, June 26: Strawberry Moon Shines with Antares While Mars Approaches the Pleiades
June 26, 2026: The Strawberry Moon appears near Antares after sunset while Mars approaches the Pleiades before sunrise. Follow Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter in the June sky. - 2026, June 25-28: Strawberry Moon Passes Antares and Scorpius After Sunset
June 25-28, 2026: Watch the Strawberry Moon pass Scorpius during late June. Follow the moon’s changing position near Antares and other stars of the Scorpion after sunset. - 2026, June 24: Four Bright Planets Visible: Mars Near the Pleiades and Venus Dominates the Evening Sky
June 24, 2026: Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise while Venus, Jupiter, and Moon are visible after sunset. Follow Mars near the Pleiades and watch Jupiter sink into evening twilight. - 2026: Sirius Heliacal Rising – Dates, Egyptian Calendars, and First Morning Appearance
Discover when Sirius first appears before sunrise in 2026. Learn how heliacal rising relates to ancient Egyptian calendars, seasonal cycles, and modern predictions by latitude.