October 2, 2026: The moon passes Elnath before reaching Last Quarter phase. Mars approaches the Beehive cluster while Jupiter shines near Regulus and Saturn nears opposition.
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2026, October 1: Moon Passes Aldebaran and Approaches Jupiter Occultation
October 1, 2026: The waning moon shines in front of Taurus near Aldebaran and the Pleiades. Watch it move toward Mars and an occultation (eclipse) of Jupiter across North America.
2026, September 4: Moon With Taurus, Bright Morning Planets, Venus Near Spica, and Uranus Before Sunrise
September 4, 2026: The Last Quarter Moon appears with Taurus near Aldebaran and Elnath before sunrise. Venus remains near Spica after sunset, while Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are visible.
2026, September 1-4: Waning Moon Passes Aries, Pleiades, and Taurus Before Sunrise
September 1-4, 2026: Follow the waning moon through Aries and Taurus before sunrise. Watch it pass Hamal, appear near the Pleiades, and move between Aldebaran and Elnath.
2026, August 11: Mercury, Mars, and the thin crescent moon are in the eastern sky with Orion, Taurus and Gemini.
August 11, 2026: A razor-thin crescent moon joins Mercury before sunrise while Mars shines near Taurus’ horns and Sirius makes its first morning appearance.
2026, August 10: Crescent Moon Near Morning Planets and Gemini Twins Before Sunrise
August 10, 2026: A thin crescent moon with earthshine appears near the morning planets and the Gemini Twins before sunrise.
2026, August 8-11: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Mercury and Mars Before Sunrise
August 8-11, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Mercury and Mars before sunrise. Earthshine, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, and the returning winter stars create a striking morning display.
2026, August 7: Crescent Moon Near the Pleiades Before Sunrise
August 7, 2026: The crescent moon passes near the Pleiades star cluster before sunrise. Mars shines east of Taurus’ horns while Orion returns to the morning sky.
2026, August 5: Moon, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus
August 5, 2026: Watch the moon separate from Saturn, Mars move beyond Taurus’ horns, Mercury retreat into twilight, and brilliant Venus approach Virgo’s Spica.
2026, August 4: Look for Four Planets and Moon During Nighttime Hours.
August 4, 2026: Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus are visible. Watch Mars march away from Zeta Tauri, Mercury after greatest elongation, Saturn with the moon, and Venus approaching Spica.