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 1: Venus Overtakes Jupiter in Bright Evening Conjunction Display
June 1, 2026: Venus rapidly closes the gap to Jupiter in the western sky after sunset while Mercury joins the bright evening planet lineup in Gemini.
2026, June 2: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction in a Week
June 2, 2026: Venus rapidly overtakes Jupiter before their June 9 conjunction while Mercury joins the bright evening planet lineup low in the western sky after sunset.
2026, June 3: Venus Closes in on Jupiter as Mercury Appears in Evening Planet Display
June 3, 2026: Venus and Jupiter tighten toward their June 9 conjunction while Mercury joins the bright evening planet lineup low in the western sky after sunset.
2026, June 4: Venus Closes to Within 5° of Jupiter After Sunset
June 4, 2026: Venus rapidly closes the gap to Jupiter before their June 9 conjunction while Mercury joins the bright evening planet display low in the western sky.
2026, June 5: Venus and Jupiter Tighten in the Western Sky After Sunset
June 5, 2026: Venus closes to within 4° of Jupiter after sunset while Mercury joins the evening planet lineup low in the west-northwest sky.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, June 11: Morning Moon Between Saturn and Mars While Venus and Jupiter Shine After Sunset
June 11, 2026: A waning crescent moon showing earthshine appears between Saturn and Mars before sunrise, while Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury line up in the western sky after sunset. - 2026, June 10: Venus and Jupiter Remain Close After Conjunction with Mercury Below
June 10, 2026: After their conjunction, Venus and Jupiter remain near each other in the west-northwest after sunset while fading Mercury appears lower in evening twilight. - 2026, June 9-13: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Saturn and Mars Before Sunrise
June 9-13, 2026: See the waning crescent moon with Saturn and Mars before sunrise during mid-June. Learn where to look for earthshine, Saturn’s rings, Mars, and the Pleiades in the eastern sky. - 2026, June 9: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction Occurs in the West-Northwest with Mercury Nearby
June 9, 2026: See Venus and Jupiter in a close evening conjunction after sunset with Mercury lower in the west-northwest sky. Includes observing tips and future conjunction dates. - 2026, June 8: Venus Threads Between Jupiter and Pollux Before Brilliant Evening Conjunction
June 8, 2026: See Venus and Jupiter only 2 degrees apart after sunset with Mercury nearby in Gemini. Find the bright planets and moon before sunrise with Saturn and Mars.