2026, July 19-25: Mars Marches Toward Taurus’ Horns Before Sunrise

July 19-25, 2026: Follow Mars as it moves eastward in front Taurus toward Elnath and Zeta Tauri. Includes nightly measurements, Orion’s return to the morning sky, and binocular observing tips.

2026, July 1: July’s Outlook for the Sun, Moon, and Planets

July 1, 2026: This is the outlook for the visibility of the moon and planets for July 2026.  The moon passes bright stars while the summer noon sun is lower in the sky.

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.