Tag: Capricornus

2025, September 5: Five Planets in Review before Sunrise

September 5, 2025: Before sunrise, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn span the morning sky. Brilliant Venus shines at the same height as Sirius, adding to the celestial display.

2025, August 9: Sturgeon Moon, Sirius Rises, and the Bright Planet Pair Before Sunrise

August 9, 2025: The Sturgeon Moon dims the Perseids as Sirius makes its first morning appearance. Venus closes in on Jupiter for a brilliant pairing in the eastern sky, while Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus fill the predawn panorama.

2025, August 8: Sturgeon Moon Night, Saturn-Mars Opposition, Venus Approaches Jupiter

August 8, 2025: Tonight’s Full moon is named Sturgeon.  Saturn rises as Mars sets – Saturn-Mars opposition.  Venus continues to approach Jupiter as their spectacular conjunction nears.

2025, August 7: Venus Overtakes Jupiter Before Planetary Gathering

August 7, 2025: Venus and Jupiter appear within 5° before sunrise in the east-northeast, culminating in a close conjunction on the 12th. Venus passes Pollux on the 20th as six planets align across the sky. Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are visible, and Mars sets in the evening.

2025, July 12: Bright Moon, Venus Near Aldebaran, and Saturn Before Sunrise

July 12, 2025: Venus passes near Aldebaran before sunrise as the bright moon veils the sky. Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are also visible. Mercury heads for a morning return.

2024, December 25:  See a Christmas Planet Display

December 25, 2024: Five bright planets in a Christmas planet display. Mars, Mercury, and the moon shine on Christmas morning. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are visible on Christmas night.

2024, December 24: Christmas Eve Planet Spectacle

December 24, 2024:  After sundown on Christmas Eve, four bright planets – Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars are strung across the sky from east-northeast to west-southwest – a planet spectacle.