January 4, 2026: Bright Jupiter and the Wolf Moon dominate January nights as Jupiter nears opposition. See when and where to look, with precise angular separations and observing tips.
2026, January 3: Daylight Increases After Perihelion as Earth Reaches Closest Point to the Sun
January 3, 2026: Earth reaches perihelion as daylight slowly increases across the mid-northern latitudes. Learn how Earth’s orbit, astronomical units, and eccentricity affect seasons and sunlight.
2026, January 3: Jupiter and the Full Wolf Moon Dominate the Night Sky
January 3, 2026: Jupiter and the Full Wolf Moon shine together during an all-night display, with Saturn visible after sunset.
2026, January 2-4: Full Wolf Moon Approaches and Passes Jupiter and Gemini
January 2-4, 2026: The Full Wolf moon passes bright Jupiter near Pollux in Gemini. Learn when and where to look during early evening hours.
2026, January 1: New Year’s Sky Guide: Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Planets
January 1, 2026: As the New Year begins, Jupiter, Saturn and Moon dominate the evening sky, while Orion’s Betelgeuse rises at sunset. This almanac details where and when to look with directions and separations.
2025, December 31: Sirius at New Year: Finding the Brightest Star in the Night Sky
December 31, 2025: As New Year approaches, Sirius shines high in the southern sky. Learn when and where to find the brightest star of the night.
2025, December 30: See Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon Tonight
December 30, 2025: Track the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and the visible planets with this Solar System Almanac. Precise sky positions, angular separations, and observing guidance for late December.
2025, December 29: Gibbous Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Antares Before Sunrise
December 29, 2025: The waxing gibbous is with Aries as Jupiter nears opposition, Saturn lingers after sunset, and Antares returns to the morning sky.
2025, December 28-30: Waxing Gibbous Moon Passes Aries and Approaches Pleiades
December 28-30, 2025: After sunset, the waxing gibbous moon moves eastward past Aries and toward the Pleiades. Learn what “gibbous” means, how to spot Aries’ stars, and when the moon approaches the Pleaides cluster.
2025, December 27: Jupiter Near Opposition, Saturn and First Quarter Moon
December 27, 2025: As Jupiter approaches opposition, it shines nearly all night near Gemini. Saturn and the First Quarter moon add to an evening sky rich with planetary detail.