July 19, 2025: Before sunrise, a 34% illuminated crescent moon approaches the Pleiades star cluster in the eastern sky. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn join the view for a stunning morning planetary display.
Category: Astronomy
2025, July 18: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon Before Sunrise
July 18, 2025: Before sunrise, see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and the waning moon in the morning sky.
2025, July 17: Look for the Milky Way
July 17, 2025: With the moon rising after midnight, look for the Milky Way, the rim of our galaxy.
2025, July 16: Pre-Dawn Saturn-Moon Conjunction, Venus Aims at Jupiter
July 16, 2025: Before sunrise, look for a Saturn-Moon conjunction in the southern sky. Venus begins to overtake Jupiter in the east. Mars begins to depart darker evening sky.
2025, July 15: Jupiter Returns, Morning Moon, Mars Fades
July 15, 2025: Jupiter returns to the eastern sky during bright morning twilight. Find the morning moon approaching Saturn. After sundown, Mars begins to fade into evening twilight.
2025, July 14-18: Morning Moon Wanes near Saturn
July 14-18, 2025: Before sunrise, the waning moves eastward and passes Saturn.
2025, July 13: Venus-Aldebaran Conjunction, Saturn’s Retrograde Begins, Bright Morning Moon
July 13, 2025: This morning, look for the Venus-Aldebaran conjunction before sunrise. Saturn begins to retrograde in front of Pisces. Bright moonlight interrupts the view of dimmer planets.
2025, July 12: Bright Moon, Venus Near Aldebaran, and Saturn Before Sunrise
July 12, 2025: Venus passes near Aldebaran before sunrise as the bright moon veils the sky. Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are also visible. Mercury heads for a morning return.
2025, July 11: Mars Fades in Evening Twilight, Venus Passes Taurus’ V
July 11, 2025: Mars dims in the western sky after sunset while Venus, the Morning Star, shines near the V of Taurus before sunrise. Saturn climbs in the southeast as the bright Buck Moon illuminates the sky.
2025, July 10: Full Buck Moon and Bright Planets
July 10, 2025: The Full Buck Moon rises after sunset, marking the first full moon of summer. Before sunrise, brilliant Venus and Saturn highlight the eastern sky while Mars lingers in the west. See Venus pass the V of Taurus during morning twilight.