2026, October 2: Three Bright Planets and the Moon Before Sunrise

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.

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, 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 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 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.