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2026, August 13: Perseid Peak and Planet Almanac: Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter

August 13, 2026: The Perseid meteor shower peaks while Venus brightens after sunset, Mars marches in front of Gemini, Jupiter emerges from solar conjunction, and Saturn is in the southern sky.

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 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.

2026, August 5: Moon, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus

August 5, 2026: Watch the moon separate from Saturn, Mars move beyond Taurus’ horns, Mercury retreat into twilight, and brilliant Venus approach Virgo’s Spica.

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 27: Mars Nears the Pleiades as the Strawberry Moon Approaches Full

June 27, 2026: Mars closes in on the Pleiades before sunrise while the Strawberry Moon nears Full Moon phase. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune add to a sky filled with planetary targets.