April 4-7, 2026: Track the bright gibbous moon as it moves eastward in front of Scorpius before sunrise. See its changing position near Antares and the Scorpion’s claws from April 4–7.
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2026, April 3: Mercury at Greatest Elongation: Difficult Morning Viewing, Venus and Jupiter Shine
April 3, 2026: Mercury’s spring elongation is difficult to observe in morning twilight. The moon passes Spica, while Venus and Jupiter shine after sunset.
2026, April 2: Sky Almanac – Full Moon, Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Venus and Jupiter Shine
2026, April 2: Daylight increases across the northern hemisphere while the Full Moon passes Spica. Mercury’s elongation is difficult to see, but Venus and Jupiter dominate the evening sky.
2026, April 1: Venus Climbs Higher After Sunset – April 2026 Evening Star Guide
April 1, 2026: Venus brightens the western sky after sunset during April 2026. Watch it move from Aries into Taurus, pass the Pleiades, and appear near the crescent moon.
2026, March 31: Mercury Visibility Explained: Why Some Elongations Are Hard to See
March 31, 2026: Mercury’s visibility depends on twilight and the angle of the ecliptic. The April elongation is difficult to see, while August and November offer better viewing conditions.
2026, March 30: Venus and Jupiter Shine After Sunset While the Moon Nears Full with Leo
March 30, 2026: Venus shines low in the west after sunset while Jupiter stands high in the south-southwest. The moon nears full in front of Leo, with Regulus and Denebola marking the Lion’s outline. Mercury and Mars remain hidden in bright morning twilight.
2026, March 29: Venus and Jupiter After Sunset – Conjunction Preview
March 29, 2026: Venus and Jupiter are visible after sunset, moving toward a June 9 conjunction. Follow Venus near Hamal and Jupiter near Castor and Pollux.
2026, March 28-30: Evening Moon Passes Leo
March 28-30, 2026: The gibbous moon moves in front of Leo, passing near Regulus and Denebola in the east-southeast sky after sunset.
2026, March 27: Gibbous Moon Near Jupiter Tonight – Beehive Cluster Washed Out
March 27, 2026: A 74% illuminated gibbous moon shines near Jupiter after sunset in Cancer. Learn where to look and why the Beehive Cluster is difficult to see tonight.
2026, March 26: Venus Shines After Sunset – Evening Star Emerges in Western Sky
March 26, 2026: Venus dominates the western sky after sunset, climbing higher each evening. Look about 45 minutes after sunset to spot the brilliant Evening Star above the horizon.