May 5, 2026: See the waning gibbous moon near Antares and the Scorpion’s tail before sunrise, then track Venus and Jupiter in the western evening sky.
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2026, May: Venus as the Brilliant Evening Star
May 2026: Venus Tracks Through Taurus Toward Jupiter Conjunction.
2026, April 22: Venus Near the Pleiades, Jupiter and Moon
April 22, 2026: Venus shines near the Pleiades after sunset. Use a binocular to see Taurus’ fainter stars and spot Uranus nearby, with Jupiter and the moon higher in the sky.
2026, April 20: Moon Between Venus and Jupiter, Taurus and Gemini Evening Sky Guide
April 20, 2026: The moon appears between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Look west-northwest for Taurus, Gemini, the Pleiades, and earthshine.
2026, April 19: Striking View of Venus, Jupiter, and Crescent Moon with Taurus and Gemini
April 19, 2026: Venus, Jupiter, and a crescent moon strike a pose after sunset with Taurus and Gemini. Look west-northwest for earthshine and the Pleiades.
2026, April 18-20: Venus, Crescent Moon, and Pleiades in the Western Sky
April 28-20, 2026: A waxing crescent moon joins Venus and the Pleiades after sunset. Look west-northwest to follow their changing positions and catch earthshine.
2026, March 24: Waxing Moon Near Elnath Tonight – Spot Taurus’ Bright Horn Star
March 24, 2026: A waxing 41% illuminated moon appears near Elnath, the bright horn of Taurus. Look in the west-southwest about an hour after sunset. The moon and Beta Tauri easily fit in the same binocular field of view.
2026, March 22-24: Crescent Moon Passes Taurus with Pleiades and Aldebaran
Look west after sunset March 22–24 to see the crescent moon pass the Pleiades and Aldebaran in Taurus. Uranus is also in the binocular field.
2026, February 24: Why February’s Planet Parade Falls Short
February 24, 2026: Venus enters the evening sky as Mercury and Saturn fade into twilight. See what planets are truly visible during late February.
2026, February 5: Find Planet Uranus with Taurus
February 5, 2026: With Saturn and Neptune fading into twilight, Uranus is high in the southern sky after evening twilight ends. Use Taurus, the Pleiades, and nearby stars to locate the planet with a binocular. Photo Caption - The Pleiades star cluster. (U.S. Naval Observatory) by Jeffrey L. Hunt Chicago, Illinois: Sunrise, 6:59 a.m. CST; … Continue reading 2026, February 5: Find Planet Uranus with Taurus