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.
Tag: Hamal
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.
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 29: Gibbous Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Antares Before Sunrise
December 29, 2025: The waxing gibbous is with Aries as Jupiter nears opposition, Saturn lingers after sunset, and Antares returns to the morning sky.
2025, December 28-30: Waxing Gibbous Moon Passes Aries and Approaches Pleiades
December 28-30, 2025: After sunset, the waxing gibbous moon moves eastward past Aries and toward the Pleiades. Learn what “gibbous” means, how to spot Aries’ stars, and when the moon approaches the Pleaides cluster.
2025, November 4: Night of the Super Beaver Moon and Saturn
November 4, 2025: The Beaver Moon reaches its full phase tomorrow morning, appearing slightly larger and brighter as it nears perigee. See the moon in front of Aries this evening, with Saturn shining nearby in the southeast.