April 28, 2026: Venus moves past Aldebaran and the Hyades while overtaking Jupiter. The nearly full moon approaches Spica in the southeastern sky.
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2026, April 27: Venus Overtakes Jupiter – Evening Sky Guide with Sirius and the Moon
April 27, 2026: Venus advances toward Jupiter in the western sky while matching Sirius in altitude. Track its motion against Taurus and watch the moon near Spica.
2026, April 26: Evening Sky: Moon in Leo with Venus, Jupiter, and Sirius Alignment
April 26, 2026: The waxing illuminated moon shines in front of Leo while Venus and Jupiter are in the west. See Venus align in altitude with Sirius and track its motion against Taurus.
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 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, March 13: Late Winter Sky – Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, and the Crescent Moon
March 13, 2026: As the Vernal Equinox approaches, daylight nears 12 hours. Venus shines in bright twilight after sunset, Jupiter stands high in Gemini, and Uranus lingers in Taurus near the Pleiades. Before sunrise, the waning crescent moon appears near the Teapot of Sagittarius.
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