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: 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.
2026, July 31: Mercury Nears Greatest Elongation: How to Find the Elusive Planet Before Sunrise
July 31, 2026: Mercury reaches greatest elongation in two mornings. Learn how to locate the Elusive Planet low in the east-northeast sky before sunrise using a binocular and terrestrial reference points.
2026, August 1: Lammas Day Almanac: Buck Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
August 1, 2026: Lammas Day marks summer’s traditional midpoint. Follow the Buck Moon, Mercury near greatest elongation, brilliant Venus, Mars between Taurus’ horns, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
2026, August 2-5: Waning Moon Passes Saturn Before Sunrise
August 2-5, 2026: Watch the waning moon approach and pass Saturn during morning twilight. Follow the moon’s eastward motion from Pisces’ starfield toward Aries before the Last Quarter phase.
2026, August 2-5: Mars Passes Between Taurus’ Horns During August Morning Twilight
August 2-5, 2026: Watch Mars march eastward in front of Taurus as it passes between Elnath and Zeta Tauri. Follow the Red Planet’s changing position during morning twilight.
Venus as an Evening Star, 2026
Venus as an Evening Star
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LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, August 9: Moon, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn Before Sunrise While Venus Shines After Sunset
August 9, 2026: A waning crescent moon passes Mars before sunrise while Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune remain visible. Brilliant Venus dominates the western evening sky. - 2026, August 8-11: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Mercury and Mars Before Sunrise
August 8-11, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Mercury and Mars before sunrise. Earthshine, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, and the returning winter stars create a striking morning display. - 2026, August 7: Crescent Moon Near the Pleiades Before Sunrise
August 7, 2026: The crescent moon passes near the Pleiades star cluster before sunrise. Mars shines east of Taurus’ horns while Orion returns to the morning sky. - 2026, August 6: Summer Midpoint 2026 – Daylight Shortens Across the Northern Hemisphere
August 6, 2026: Summer reaches its midpoint as daylight continues to shorten across the Northern Hemisphere. Compare daylight lengths from Miami and Chicago to Anchorage and Auckland. - 2026, August 5: Moon, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus
August 5, 2026: Watch the moon separate from Saturn, Mars move beyond Taurus’ horns, Mercury retreat into twilight, and brilliant Venus approach Virgo’s Spica.