2026, July 1: July’s Outlook for the Sun, Moon, and Planets

July 1, 2026: This is the outlook for the visibility of the moon and planets for July 2026.  The moon passes bright stars while the summer noon sun is lower in the sky.

2026, June 30: Full Strawberry Moon Lights the Sky While Venus Approaches Regulus

June 30, 2026: The Full Strawberry Moon remains a bright nighttime sight while Mars moves away from the Pleiades, Saturn climbs higher in the eastern morning sky, and Venus approaches Regulus before their upcoming conjunction.

2026, June 29: Full Strawberry Moon Lights the Sky as Mars Passes Pleiades

June 29, 2026: The Full Strawberry Moon shines all night while Mars passes Alcyone, the Pleiades' brightest star, before sunrise. Find Saturn, Uranus, Venus, and Jupiter during this busy skywatching period.

2026, June 28: Mars Passes the Pleiades While the Strawberry Moon Nears Full Phase

June 28, 2026: Mars approaches the Pleiades before sunrise while the Strawberry Moon nears Full Moon phase after sunset. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus add to a sky filled with planetary sights.

2026, June 26: Strawberry Moon Shines with Antares While Mars Approaches the Pleiades

June 26, 2026: The Strawberry Moon appears near Antares after sunset while Mars approaches the Pleiades before sunrise. Follow Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter in the June sky.

2026, June 24: Four Bright Planets Visible: Mars Near the Pleiades and Venus Dominates the Evening Sky

June 24, 2026: Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise while Venus, Jupiter, and Moon are visible after sunset. Follow Mars near the Pleiades and watch Jupiter sink into evening twilight.

2026, June 21: Summer Solstice Sky: Five Planets and a Farewell to Mercury

June 21, 2026: Celebrate the first night of summer with five visible planets, a First Quarter Moon, Mars approaching the Pleiades, and Mercury fading into evening twilight.

2026, June 20: Venus Near the Beehive Cluster While Mars Approaches the Pleiades

June 20, 2026: Venus remains near the Beehive Cluster after sunset while Jupiter and Mercury share the evening sky. Before sunrise, Mars approaches the Pleiades and Saturn brightens in the east.

2026, June 19: Venus Passes the Beehive Cluster While Moon Shines Near Regulus

June 19, 2026: Brilliant Venus passes the Beehive Cluster after sunset while the waxing crescent moon appears near Regulus. Saturn and Mars remain visible before sunrise in the eastern sky.

2026, June 18: Summer Solstice Nears as Crescent Moon Lines Up with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury

June 18, 2026: As the solstice approaches, a waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury after sunset while Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise. Learn where to look for the planets.