June 12, 2026: Venus widens its gap from Jupiter after conjunction while Mercury approaches greatest elongation. Before sunrise, the crescent moon appears above Mars with Saturn nearby.
Tag: Hamal
2026, June 8: Venus Threads Between Jupiter and Pollux Before Brilliant Evening Conjunction
June 8, 2026: See Venus and Jupiter only 2 degrees apart after sunset with Mercury nearby in Gemini. Find the bright planets and moon before sunrise with Saturn and Mars.
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, April 2: Sky Almanac – Full Moon, Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Venus and Jupiter Shine
2026, April 2: Daylight increases across the northern hemisphere while the Full Moon passes Spica. Mercury’s elongation is difficult to see, but Venus and Jupiter dominate the evening sky.
2026, March 30: Venus and Jupiter Shine After Sunset While the Moon Nears Full with Leo
March 30, 2026: Venus shines low in the west after sunset while Jupiter stands high in the south-southwest. The moon nears full in front of Leo, with Regulus and Denebola marking the Lion’s outline. Mercury and Mars remain hidden in bright morning twilight.
2026, March 1: Venus as the Evening Star, March Outlook
March 1, 2026: Venus shines as the Evening Star in March 2026. See when it sets, its conjunction with Hamal, and the crescent moon pairing on March 20.
2026, February 22: Seven-Planet Parade Claim Examined: What’s Visible
February 22, 2026: Are seven planets visible at once this month? A careful sky examination shows which planets can actually be seen and which cannot.
2026, February 21: Waxing Crescent Moon, Mercury Fades, Jupiter Dominates
February 21, 2026: A detailed evening sky almanac describing the waxing crescent Moon, earthshine, fading Mercury, emerging Venus, dominant Jupiter, and binocular views of Uranus.
2026, January 26: Jupiter, Saturn, and the Gibbous Moon After Sunset
January 26, 2026: Jupiter and Saturn are visible after sunset with a gibbous moon high in the sky. Learn how moonlight affects views of Uranus and Neptune.
2026, January 24-26: Waxing Moon Approaches Pleaides Star Cluster
January 24-26, 2026: Watch the evening moon grow brighter as it reaches First Quarter and moves eastward toward a close approach to the Pleiades, with nightly viewing guides.