May 2-5, 2026: Track the waning Flower Moon as it moves past Antares and through Scorpius. See exact positions before sunrise and after sunset with binocular views.
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2026, March 9-11: Last Quarter Moon Crosses Scorpius
March 9-11, 2026: Before sunrise, the waning moon crosses in front of Scorpius near Antares, the brightest star.
2026: January 13-15: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Antares Before Sunrise
January 13-15, 2026: Before sunrise, a thinning crescent moon passes Antares in the southeastern sky. Earthshine, precise separations, and daily changes are detailed.
2025, December 29: Gibbous Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Antares Before Sunrise
December 29, 2025: The waxing gibbous is with Aries as Jupiter nears opposition, Saturn lingers after sunset, and Antares returns to the morning sky.
2025, December 20: Mercury Slips into Morning Twilight
December 20, 2025: Mercury disappears into brighter morning twilight as daylight reaches its minimum. See the planet low in the southeast before sunrise along with nearby Scorpius stars.
2025, August 1-4: August’s Scorpion Moon
August 1-4, 2025: The moon waxes eastward passing Scorpius. This is August’s Scorpion Moon.
2025, July 6: Moon Eclipses Scorpion’s Star
July 6, 2025: Tonight, the moon eclipses or occults a bright star in Scorpius.
2025, May 16: At Summer’s Doorstep
May 16, 2025: Stars that appear in the eastern sky after sundown, indicate the summer season is near.
2025, February 20: Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars Parade Westward
February 20, 2025: The moon is visible before sunrise, while Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars parade westward each night.
2025, February 19-22: Scorpion and Morning Moon
February 19-22, 2025: The morning moon passes the Scorpion in the southern sky.