June 25-28, 2026: Watch the Strawberry Moon pass Scorpius during late June. Follow the moon's changing position near Antares and other stars of the Scorpion after sunset.
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2026, June 24: Four Bright Planets Visible: Mars Near the Pleiades and Venus Dominates the Evening Sky
June 24, 2026: Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise while Venus, Jupiter, and Moon are visible after sunset. Follow Mars near the Pleiades and watch Jupiter sink into evening twilight.
2026, May 28-31: Blue Moon Passes Libra and Scorpius Near Antares
May 28-31, 2026: The seasonal Blue Moon passes Libra and Scorpius during late May, appearing near Antares while bright moonlight spreads across the evening sky.
2026, April 4-7: Moon Moves Past Scorpius Before Sunrise
April 4-7, 2026: Track the bright gibbous moon as it moves eastward in front of Scorpius before sunrise. See its changing position near Antares and the Scorpion’s claws from April 4–7.
2026, March 8: Daylight Time Begins, See Moon and Planets
March 8, 2026: Daylight Saving Time begins today. The gibbous moon appears near Zubenelgenubi before sunrise, while Venus passes Saturn and Jupiter’s retrograde ends.
2026, March 5-7: Moon and Spica in the March Morning Sky
March 5-7, 2026: After the March 3 lunar eclipse, the gibbous Moon shines near Spica in Virgo – Viewing times, altitudes, and sky landmarks.
2026: January 13-15: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Antares Before Sunrise
January 13-15, 2026: Before sunrise, a thinning crescent moon passes Antares in the southeastern sky. Earthshine, precise separations, and daily changes are detailed.
2026, January 12: Mid-January Night Sky: Crescent Moon, Jupiter After Opposition, and Distant Planets
January 12, 2026: Four planets and a waning crescent moon shape the mid-January night sky. Find Jupiter after opposition, Saturn and Neptune after sunset, and Uranus near the Pleiades.
2025, December 17: Mercury, Scorpius, and the Waning Crescent Moon Before Sunrise
December 17, 2025: Mercury, a thin crescent moon, and Graffias appear in the southeast before sunrise. Jupiter is in the west and Saturn is well-placed after sunset.
2025, December 11-17: Mercury Moves Toward Scorpius as the Crescent Moon Enters the Morning Sky
December 11-17, 2025: Mercury reaches its best morning visibility of the year, standing below the Scorpion’s claws and moving eastward toward Scorpius’ body. Each morning the planet brightens while appearing lower in the southeast. During December 15–17 the crescent moon, displaying earthshine, provides attractive pairings.