September 14, 2026: The crescent moon appears near Venus after sunset while Jupiter and Mars shine before sunrise. Saturn nears opposition, Uranus is easy to locate near the Pleiades, and Neptune remains a challenging binocular target.
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2026, September 11: Venus in Evening Twilight, Saturn Nears Opposition, Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise
September 11, 2026: Brilliant Venus appears deeper into evening twilight while Saturn approaches opposition. Before sunrise, Jupiter and Mars shine from the eastern sky as Mars closes the gap to Jupiter.
2026, September 7: Crescent Moon with Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise, Venus in Evening Twilight
September 7, 2026: The waning crescent moon aligns with Castor and Pollux before sunrise while Jupiter and Mars shine in the eastern sky. After sunset, brilliant Venus shines low in the west-southwest as it pulls away from Spica.
2026, July 26: Saturn Begins Retrograde Motion: Understanding the Geometry Behind the Illusion
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.
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.