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.
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Current Sky Events
2026, January 16: Neptune’s Viewing Window Closes as Saturn Guides the Search
January 16, 2026: Neptune’s evening visibility is fading. Use Saturn as a guide to find the distant planet before moonlight and low altitude end the current apparition.
2026, January 17: Uranus Near the Pleiades: How to Find the Distant Planet After Nightfall
January 17, 2026: Uranus is visible near the Pleiades star cluster after nightfall. Learn when to look, how to use a binocular, and why Taurus makes this distant planet easier to find.
2026, January 18: New Lunation Begins as Jupiter Dominates the Night Sky
January 18, 2026: A new lunar cycle begins as Jupiter shines nearly all night and Saturn lingers in the southwest. Track the returning crescent moon and the changing evening sky.
2026, January 19: Sun, Moon, and Planet Almanac: Today’s Sky Guide
January 19, 2026: Track the sun, moon, and planets, with Jupiter and Saturn in view and the thin crescent moon returning to the evening sky.
2026, January 20-23: Waxing Crescent Moon and Earthshine After Sunset
January 20-23, 2026: The waxing crescent moon climbs higher after sunset in late January, offering prime evenings to see and photograph earthshine as the moon passes Saturn.
LATEST ARTICLES
- 2026, January 26: Jupiter, Saturn, and the Gibbous Moon After Sunset
January 26, 2026: Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sunset with a gibbous moon high in the sky. Learn how moonlight affects views of Uranus and Neptune. - 2026, January 25: Jupiter and Bright Winter Stars After Sunset
January 25, 2026: Jupiter dominates the eastern sky after sunset as winter’s brightest stars rise through moonlight, including Sirius, Procyon, and Orion. - 2026, January 24-26: Waxing Moon Approaches Pleaides Star Cluster
January 24-26, 2026: Watch the evening moon grow brighter as it reaches First Quarter and moves eastward toward a close approach to the Pleiades, with nightly viewing guides. - 2026, January 23: Sky Almanac: Crescent Moon Near Saturn, Jupiter Shines All Night
January 23, 2026: See the waxing crescent moon with earthshine near Saturn, Jupiter shining all night with Gemini, and viewing notes for Uranus and Neptune. - 2026, January 22: Moon Near Saturn as Jupiter Rules the Winter Night
January 22, 2026: A waxing crescent moon with earthshine approaches Saturn while brilliant Jupiter shines all night, retrograding in front of Gemini after evening twilight.