October 28, 2026: Find the bright Hunter’s Moon near the Pleiades before sunrise, watch Mars approach Jupiter and Regulus, and observe Saturn through a telescope after sunset.
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2026, October 26-28: Moon and Pleiades
October 26-28, 2026: Follow the bright gibbous moon as it approaches and occults stars in the Pleiades. Find nightly positions and viewing tips.
2026, October 1: Moon Passes Aldebaran and Approaches Jupiter Occultation
October 1, 2026: The waning moon shines in front of Taurus near Aldebaran and the Pleiades. Watch it move toward Mars and an occultation (eclipse) of Jupiter across North America.
2026, September 10: New Moon Skies Reveal Uranus and Neptune
September 10, 2026: With the moon at the New phase, dark skies help sky watchers locate Uranus near the Pleiades, search for Neptune near Saturn, and understand where Pluto appears in front of Capricornus’ stars.
2026, September 4: Moon With Taurus, Bright Morning Planets, Venus Near Spica, and Uranus Before Sunrise
September 4, 2026: The Last Quarter Moon appears with Taurus near Aldebaran and Elnath before sunrise. Venus remains near Spica after sunset, while Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are visible.
2026, September 1-4: Waning Moon Passes Aries, Pleiades, and Taurus Before Sunrise
September 1-4, 2026: Follow the waning moon through Aries and Taurus before sunrise. Watch it pass Hamal, appear near the Pleiades, and move between Aldebaran and Elnath.
2026, August 11: Mercury, Mars, and the thin crescent moon are in the eastern sky with Orion, Taurus and Gemini.
August 11, 2026: A razor-thin crescent moon joins Mercury before sunrise while Mars shines near Taurus’ horns and Sirius makes its first morning appearance.
2026, August 10: Crescent Moon Near Morning Planets and Gemini Twins Before Sunrise
August 10, 2026: A thin crescent moon with earthshine appears near the morning planets and the Gemini Twins before sunrise.
2026, August 9: Moon, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn Before Sunrise While Venus Shines After Sunset
August 9, 2026: A waning crescent moon passes Mars before sunrise while Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune remain visible. Brilliant Venus dominates the western evening sky.
2026, August 8-11: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Mercury and Mars Before Sunrise
August 8-11, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Mercury and Mars before sunrise. Earthshine, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, and the returning winter stars create a striking morning display.