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, November 4-7: Watch Venus Meet the Crescent Moon and Spica
November 4-7, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon approach Venus and Spica before sunrise. Learn when to see the trio and photograph earthshine.
2026, November 6-29: Watch Venus Loop Past Spica Before Sunrise
November 6-29, 2026: Watch Venus rise earlier each morning as it appears to move from south of Spica to north of the star. Follow their changing separation through November.
2026, November 7: Rare Venus, Crescent Moon, and Spica Grouping
November 7, 2026: See Venus, the thin crescent moon, and Spica together before sunrise. Learn why this close grouping is rare and how lunar nodes affect future gatherings.
2026, November 9: New Moon and Four Bright Planets
November 9, 2026: The New moon begins lunation 1285. Find Venus near Spica, watch Mars approach Jupiter, and view Saturn in the evening sky.
2026, November 10: Sky Almanac – Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
November 10, 2026: See Venus, Jupiter, and Mars before sunrise, Saturn after sunset, and locate Uranus and Neptune with a binocular.
2026, November 11-15: The Evening Crescent Moon and Earthshine
November 11-15, 2026: Watch the crescent moon move through Ophiuchus, Sagittarius, and Capricornus. Find the Teapot, observe earthshine, and follow the Moon toward First Quarter.
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, November 16: A Jupiter-Mars Conjunction Near Regulus as Venus Shines Near Spica
November 16, 2026: Watch Mars and Jupiter appear 1.2° apart before sunrise. Find Venus near Spica and Mercury low in the east-southeast, then observe the First Quarter Moon and Saturn after sunset. - 2026, November 15: Jupiter-Mars Conjunction and Bright Planets
November 15, 2026: See Mars and Jupiter close together before sunrise, find Venus near Spica and Mercury low in the east-southeast, and observe the waxing Moon and Saturn after sunset. - 2026, November 14: Jupiter-Mars Conjunction Approaches as the Moon Visits Sagittarius
November 14, 2026: Watch Mars approach Jupiter before sunrise, find Venus near Spica and Mercury low in the east, and explore the Dog’s Kingdom near the waxing crescent moon after sunset. - 2026, November 13: Mars Approaches Jupiter as Venus Loops Around Spica
November 13, 2026: Watch Mars approach its November 16 conjunction with Jupiter, while Venus appears near Spica before sunrise. Find the waxing crescent moon, earthshine, and Saturn after sunset. - 2026, November 12: Venus Near Spica, Mars Approaches Jupiter, and the Evening Crescent Moon
November 12, 2026: Find Venus near Spica and Mercury low before sunrise. Watch Mars approach Jupiter, see the evening crescent moon with earthshine, and observe Saturn after sunset.