October 19. 2026: Find bright Jupiter and Mars before sunrise, the gibbous Moon after sunset, and Saturn through a telescope. Learn how Saturn’s retrograde motion works.
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2026, June 7: Venus Closes in on Jupiter Before June 9 Conjunction
June 7, 2026: Venus moves within 2.3° of Jupiter after sunset while Mercury joins the evening sky lineup low in the west-northwest before the June 9 conjunction.
2026, June 5: Venus and Jupiter Tighten in the Western Sky After Sunset
June 5, 2026: Venus closes to within 4° of Jupiter after sunset while Mercury joins the evening planet lineup low in the west-northwest sky.
2026, January 18: New Lunation Begins as Jupiter Dominates the Night Sky
January 18, 2026: A new lunar cycle begins as Jupiter shines nearly all night and Saturn lingers in the southwest. Track the returning crescent moon and the changing evening sky.
2026, January 4: Wolf Moon Near Jupiter, Bright Planets Dominate the January Night Sky
January 4, 2026: Bright Jupiter and the Wolf Moon dominate January nights as Jupiter nears opposition. See when and where to look, with precise angular separations and observing tips.
2026, January 3: Jupiter and the Full Wolf Moon Dominate the Night Sky
January 3, 2026: Jupiter and the Full Wolf Moon shine together during an all-night display, with Saturn visible after sunset.
2025, December 30: See Jupiter, Saturn, and Moon Tonight
December 30, 2025: Track the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and the visible planets with this Solar System Almanac. Precise sky positions, angular separations, and observing guidance for late December.
2025, December 6: Sky Watcher’s Outlook – Jupiter and Moon with Gemini, Mercury’s Peak, Saturn’s Rings Edge-On
December 6, 2025: Tonight, the bright moon shines with Gemini and Jupiter, while Mercury reaches its best morning display of the year. Saturn’s Rings are seen edge-on. Veus and Mars disappear into brighter sunlight.
2025, November 26: Waxing Crescent Moon Near Deneb Algedi and Fomalhaut
November 26, 2025: After sunset, the thick waxing crescent moon glows high in the south, 36% illuminated and nearing the First Quarter phase. The lunar orb is in front of Capricornus near Deneb Algedi, with Fomalhaut shining low in the southern autumn sky.
2025, October 29: Mercury’s Greatest Elongation: The Elusive Planet Hugs the Sun’s Glare
October 29, 2025: Mercury reaches greatest elongation, appearing farthest from the sun in our sky. From mid-northern latitudes, it remains a difficult target, clinging to the bright evening twilight before passing between Earth and the sun on November 20th.