July 6, 2025: Tonight, the moon eclipses or occults a bright star in Scorpius.
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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.
2024, December 31: New Year’s Eve Planet Display
December 31, 2024: Five planets are visible during nighttime. After sunset, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars span the sky during the evening hours.
2024, December 28: Morning Moon-Antares Conjunction
December 28, 2024: Before sunrise, a Moon-Antares conjunction occurs in the southeastern sky. Mercury, in its final appearance of the year, is nearby.
2024, December 27: Morning Mercury, Moon, Evening Venus
December 27, 2024: Before sunrise, Mercury and the Moon appear with Scorpius. After sundown, the Evening Star passes Capricornus’ tail.
2024, December 23-27: Spot Mercury Before Sunrise, Greatest Elongation
December 23-27, 2024: Look for Mercury before sunrise in the southeastern sky. It is part of a holiday five-planet parade.
2024, December 22-27: Morning Moon Wanes Eastward
December 22-27, 2024: Before sunrise the moon wanes as it moves eastward in front of Virgo, Libra, and Scorpius.
2024, December 21: Winter Solstice, Morning Moon, Five Bright Planets
December 21, 2024: The winter solstice occurs this morning. The bright gibbous moon is visible before sunrise. Five bright planets shine during the nighttime hours.