2026, July 14: Scorpius After Sunset – Antares, M4, and the Summer Scorpion

July 14, 2026: Explore Scorpius after sunset. Find Antares, Messier 4, the Cat’s Eyes, and the Milky Way’s core while the Moon nears a new lunation.

2026, May 2-5: Waning Flower Moon Passes Antares and Scorpius

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.

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.