April 12-14, 2026: The waning crescent moon appears low in the southeast before sunrise. Watch it pass Deneb Algedi and photograph earthshine during the final mornings before new moon.
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2026, February 10-13: Morning Crescent Moon Near Scorpius and Sagittarius, Earthshine Before Sunrise
February 10-13: Before sunrise in mid-February, the waning crescent moon moves in front of Scorpius and Sagittarius. Learn when to see earthshine, Antares, and key reference stars in the southeastern sky.
2026, January 21: Mercury Turns to the Evening Sky as Jupiter Dominates the Night
Mercury reaches superior conjunction and begins its return to the evening sky, while Jupiter shines all night near Gemini. Saturn and a waxing crescent moon round out the scene after sunset. Take the last view of Neptune for this apparition.
2026, January 20-23: Waxing Crescent Moon and Earthshine After Sunset
January 20-23, 2026: The waxing crescent moon climbs higher after sunset in late January, offering prime evenings to see and photograph earthshine as the moon passes Saturn.
2026, January 15: Waning Crescent Moon Near Antares Before Sunrise
January 15, 2026: The waning crescent moon appears near Antares in the southeastern sky before sunrise. Learn when to see it and how to photograph earthshine during morning twilight.
2026, January 14: Waning Crescent Moon, Jupiter After Opposition, and Planet Visibility
January 14, 2026: A celestial almanac detailing a waning crescent moon near Antares, Jupiter after opposition, and evening visibility of the planets.
2025, December 22-25: Crescent Moon Returns to the Evening Sky
December 22-25, 2025: The waxing crescent moon climbs higher each evening, passing Capricornus and Aquarius while approaching Saturn. Look for earthshine after sunset.
2025, December 13-15: Crescent Moon Passes Spica Before Sunrise
December 13-15, 2025: Before sunrise, the crescent moon moves eastward past Spica in the south-southeast. Look for a pretty conjunction and earthshine.
2025, November 15-17: Lovely Morning Crescent Chases Venus
November 15- 17, 2025: See the crescent moon and Venus before sunrise, displaying earthshine as the moon steps eastward in front of Virgo during mid-November mornings.
2025, September 24-28: Crescent Moon Returns to Autumn Evening Sky
September 24- 28, 2025: The waxing crescent moon returns to the evening sky. It appears low in the sky during the beginning of this lunation.