February 11, 2026: Mercury climbs higher after sunset toward greatest elongation on February 19. Jupiter shines in the east, Saturn fades, and no planet parade appears.
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2026, February 8: Sky Almanac: Moon Near Spica, Jupiter Bright, and No Planet Parade
February 8, 2026: Moon nears Spica before sunrise while Jupiter shines after sunset. Despite social media claims, only Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon are visible — not a planet parade.
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
2026, February 4: Last Call for Neptune: Find the Distant Planet Near Saturn Before Conjunction
February 4, 2026: This is the last call to see Neptune during this evening appearance. Each night it sinks lower toward twilight before solar conjunction. Learn when to look, how to use Saturn as a guide, and why viewing conditions are ending quickly.
2026, February 3: Winter’s Astronomical Midpoint: Jupiter, Saturn, Moon, and Regulus
February 3, 2026: At winter’s midpoint, the gibbous moon moves away from Regulus while Jupiter and Saturn shine during evening hours. Viewing tips and timing.
2026, February 1: Winter’s Midpoint Approaches and the Full Snow Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn Dominate the Early February Sky
February 1, 2026: Winter’s midpoint arrives with the Full Snow Moon. Track changing daylight, see Jupiter and Saturn after sunset, and follow Mercury’s return to the evening sky.
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 23: Sky Almanac: Crescent Moon Near Saturn, Jupiter Shines All Night
January 23, 2026: See the waxing crescent moon with earthshine near Saturn, Jupiter shining all night with Gemini, and viewing notes for Uranus and Neptune.
2026, January 19: Sun, Moon, and Planet Almanac: Today’s Sky Guide
January 19, 2026: Track the sun, moon, and planets, with Jupiter and Saturn in view and the thin crescent moon returning to the evening sky.
2026, January 17: Uranus Near the Pleiades: How to Find the Distant Planet After Nightfall
January 17, 2026: Uranus is visible near the Pleiades star cluster after nightfall. Learn when to look, how to use a binocular, and why Taurus makes this distant planet easier to find.