July 26, 2026: Saturn begins retrograde motion in the predawn sky. Learn why the Ringed Wonder appears to move westward, how opposition creates the effect, and where to observe it.
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2026, May 19: Crescent Moon Between Venus and Jupiter After Sunset
May 19, 2026: See the crescent moon between brilliant Venus and Jupiter after sunset while Saturn climbs higher in the eastern sky before sunrise. Learn where and when to look.
2025, August 15: Venus Widens the Gap with Jupiter, Moon Approaches Pollux in Rare Celestial Gathering
August 15, 2025: Before sunrise, Venus and Jupiter glow in the east as the moon approaches Pollux for a rare gathering that includes Venus. Soon Mercury joins the morning sky as a six-planet parade unfolds.
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, August 6: Venus Overtakes Jupiter: Watch the Stunning Planetary Conjunction Unfold Before Sunrise
August 6, 2025: Before sunrise, brilliant Venus overtakes bright Jupiter leading to a close conjunction in the eastern sky. Saturn, Mercury, and the moon also join the morning and evening displays. Don’t miss this rare planetary performance!
2025, August 5: Venus Approaches Jupiter: Brilliant Conjunction and Six-Planet Parade Unfold Before Sunrise
August 5, 2025: Watch Venus pass Jupiter during a stunning predawn conjunction in a week. This morning, spot Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn before sunrise as a six-planet alignment begins to take shape.
2025, August 4: Six-Planet Parade Unfolds as Venus Approaches Jupiter Before Sunrise
August 4, 2025: Watch the stunning Venus-Jupiter conjunction develop and prepare for a rare six-planet display in the morning sky. Learn how to spot Uranus and Neptune with a binocular.
2025, August 3: Venus Overtakes Jupiter as Sirius Approaches First Morning Appearance
August 3, 2025: Before sunrise, watch brilliant Venus close in on Jupiter in Gemini’s starfield while Sirius approaches its first morning appearance. Don’t miss this planetary pairing.
2025, August 2: Countdown to the Venus-Jupiter Conjunction, Watch it Unfold
August 2, 2025: Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets, approach a close conjunction before sunrise on August 12. Track their progress and see Mars, Saturn, and the moon in the night sky.