See 10 of the 15 brightest stars during early spring evenings. Find Sirius, Arcturus, Jupiter, and more using this simple sky guide after twilight ends.
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2026, January 11: Winter’s Predawn Sky Matches Summer’s Brightest Stars
January 11, 2026: Before sunrise, 10 of the brightest stars shine in the predawn sky, including the Summer Triangle and brilliant Jupiter low in the west-northwest.
2025, November 9: Morning Moon Near Jupiter; Venus, Spica, and Arcturus in Twilight
November 9, 2025: The waning gibbous moon shines in the west-southwest before sunrise near Jupiter and the Gemini Twins. Venus, Spica, and Arcturus sparkle in morning twilight, while Saturn and Neptune linger in the evening sky.
2025, November 6: Autumn’s Midpoint, Moon, Planets
November 6, 2025: Autumn reaches its midpoint tonight as a bright nearly full moon shines nearly all night. Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus highlight the sky during the night.
2025, November 3: Moon and Three Planets on Display in the Night Sky
November 3, 2025: The moon and three bright planets—Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn—shine during nighttime hours. Discover when and where to find each, and watch Venus pair with Spica before sunrise.
2025, October 28: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and First Quarter Moon
October 28, 2025: Three bright planets — Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn — join the waxing moon in this week’s sky. Find viewing times for all major planets, including Uranus near the Pleiades and Neptune near Saturn, with details for Chicago’s latitude.
2025, October 27: Visibilities of Planets and Moon
October 27, 2025: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon are visible during the night. Use a binocular to see the moon with Sagittarius after sunset.
2025, October 26: Arcturus Before Sunrise and After Sunset: Seasonal Star Patterns
October 26. 2025: At this season, Arcturus appears before sunrise and after sunset, while the moon shines near Sagittarius. Learn how bright stars like Arcturus, Vega, and Capella trace long paths near the circumpolar region.
2025, October 25: Bright Planets, Moon, and Stars in October Night Sky
October 25, 2025: Three bright planets—Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn—join the crescent moon and bright stars like Capella and Arcturus in the October sky. See earthshine, and spot Uranus and Neptune through a binocular before moonlight returns.
2025, September 16: Moon Near Jupiter and Pollux Before Rare Gathering
September 16, 2025: September 16, 2025 — Before sunrise, the crescent moon appears between Jupiter and Pollux, fitting tightly into a binocular field. Venus shines near Regulus in the east while Saturn lingers in the west, as the rare Venus–Moon–Regulus gathering approaches.