July 9-15, 2025: Venus passes the V of Taurus during morning twilight. Follow Venus eastward trek in front of Taurus.
Category: Sky Watching
2025, July 8: Spot Venus and the V of Taurus
July 8, 2025: Before sunrise, brilliant Venus and the V of Taurus, made by Aldebaran and the Hyades star cluster, fit into the same binocular field of view.
2025, July 7: A Celestial Showcase: Planets and the Moon Light Up the Sky
July 7, 2025: Discover which bright planets are visible before sunrise (including dazzling Venus and ringed Saturn) and after sunset (Mars and Mercury). Learn how to spot Uranus, Neptune, and star clusters like the Hyades, plus where the Moon is positioned near Antares.
2025, July 6: Moon Eclipses Scorpion’s Star
July 6, 2025: Tonight, the moon eclipses or occults a bright star in Scorpius.
2025, July 5: Venus-Pleiades Conjunction
July 5, 2025: Venus passes the Pleiades star cluster in a wide conjunction this morning in the eastern sky.
2025, July 5-8: Moon Passes Scorpius
July 5-8, 2025: The moon phase grows as the lunar orb appears farther eastward each night. It passes Scorpius. Find it in the southern sky after sunset.
2025, July 4: Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Mars and Evening Moon
July 4, 2025: Look for Mercury, Mars and the gibbous moon after sunset.
2025, July 4: Venus-Uranus Conjunction
July 4, 2025: Witness a beautiful Venus-Uranus conjunction before sunrise. Learn how to spot Venus, Uranus, the Pleiades, and Aldebaran in the eastern sky, with tips for binocular viewing.
2025, July 3: Sky Report – Morning Planets and Earth’s Aphelion
July 3, 2025: Explore the morning sky, as Earth reaches aphelion. Discover Venus, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune visible before sunrise, with tips for observing these distant planets. Includes specific celestial alignments and binocular viewing guidance.
2025, July 2-5: First Quarter Moon Near Spica After Sunset
July 2-5, 2025: The First Quarter moon passes near Spica in the west-southwest sky after sunset. Watch as the moon approaches and moves past Virgo’s brightest star, with additional views near Zubenelgenubi. A perfect time for evening skywatching.