2026, September 21: Harvest Moon Nights Begin as Venus and Jupiter Dominate the Sky

September 21, 2026: Venus nears its greatest brilliancy while the Harvest Moon grows brighter each evening. Saturn rises earlier as opposition approaches, and Jupiter and Mars dominate the predawn sky.

2026, September 19-23: Moon Waxes Toward Harvest Moon

September 19-23, 2026: The Waxing Gibbous Moon appears farther eastward in front of Sagittarius and Capricornus as the Harvest Moon approaches.

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, August 22-25: Waxing Moon Previews the Harvest Moon

August 22-25, 2026: The August waxing gibbous moon previews the Harvest Moon effect as it stays at a similar altitude while moving eastward and rising later each night.

2026, July 30: Planet Highlights – Buck Moon, Saturn, Mars, and Venus

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.

2026, July 26-29: Full Buck Moon Shines Near Sagittarius and Capricornus

July 26-29, 2026: Follow the Full Buck moon as it brightens summer evenings near Sagittarius and Capricornus. Learn when opposition occurs and where to find the moon during its brightest nights.

2026, July 4: Mars–Uranus Conjunction, Moon and Saturn, Venus Near Regulus

July 4, 2026: Mars passes Uranus in a close conjunction before sunrise while Saturn shines in Pisces. After sunset, Venus approaches Regulus in Leo as their conjunction nears.

2026, July 2: Four Bright Planets and the Waning Gibbous Moon

July 2, 2026: See four bright planets and a waning gibbous moon during the nighttime hours. Find Saturn, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, the Pleiades star cluster, and Aldebaran.