July 30, 2026: The Buck Moon remains bright while Saturn shines before sunrise, Mars approaches Taurus’ horns, and brilliant Venus dominates the western evening sky.
Tag: Aldebaran
2026, July 28: Orion Returns to the Morning Sky While Mars Approaches Taurus’ Horns
July 28, 2026: Orion reappears in the predawn eastern sky while Mars advances toward Taurus’ horns. Learn where to find the Hunter and follow Mars’ changing position before sunrise.
2026, July 25: Moon Above the Cat’s Eyes While Venus Dominates the Evening Sky
July 25, 2026: The waxing gibbous moon passes above Shaula and Lesath, Venus dominates the western sky, Saturn nears retrograde motion, and Mars advances toward Taurus’ horns.
2026, July 24: Venus Dominates Evening Sky While Mars and Saturn Shine Before Sunrise
July 24, 2026: Brilliant Venus gleams in the western sky after sunset while Mars advances against Taurus and Saturn nears retrograde before sunrise. Includes moon, Mars, Saturn, and Venus observing notes.
2026, July 23: Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Venus, and the Gibbous Moon
July 23, 2026: Observe Saturn before retrograde begins, follow Mars against Taurus, locate Uranus near the Pleiades, and watch Venus dominate the evening sky near Leo.
2026, July 19-25: Mars Marches Toward Taurus’ Horns Before Sunrise
July 19-25, 2026: Follow Mars as it moves eastward in front Taurus toward Elnath and Zeta Tauri. Includes nightly measurements, Orion’s return to the morning sky, and binocular observing tips.
2026, July 18: Almanac: Moon, Venus, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune for Mid-July
July 18, 2026: Follow Moon and Venus near Regulus after sunset and locate Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune before sunrise. Includes moon phases, earthshine, and observing tips.
2026, July 15: Moon Returns to Evening Sky While Venus Passes Rho Leonis
July 15, 2026: A thin crescent Moon returns to the evening sky. Watch Venus pass Rho Leonis, locate Saturn before sunrise, and follow Mars moving through Taurus.
2026, July 13: Mars Passes Aldebaran While Venus Moves Away from Regulus
July 13, 2026: Mars passes Aldebaran before sunrise while Venus continues eastward from Regulus after sunset. Follow Uranus near the Pleiades and the Moon near New Moon phase.
2026, July 12: Mars Passes Aldebaran While Venus Shines Near Regulus
July 12, 2026: Mars approaches Aldebaran before sunrise while Venus remains near Regulus after sunset. Follow the Moon, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in this daily skywatching almanac.