2026, August 11: Mercury, Mars, and the thin crescent moon are in the eastern sky with Orion, Taurus and Gemini.

August 11, 2026: A razor-thin crescent moon joins Mercury before sunrise while Mars shines near Taurus’ horns and Sirius makes its first morning appearance.

2026, August 10: Crescent Moon Near Morning Planets and Gemini Twins Before Sunrise

August 10, 2026: A thin crescent moon with earthshine appears near the morning planets and the Gemini Twins before sunrise.

2026, August 8-11: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Mercury and Mars Before Sunrise

August 8-11, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Mercury and Mars before sunrise. Earthshine, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, and the returning winter stars create a striking morning display.

2026, August 7: Crescent Moon Near the Pleiades Before Sunrise

August 7, 2026: The crescent moon passes near the Pleiades star cluster before sunrise. Mars shines east of Taurus’ horns while Orion returns to the morning sky.

2026, August 5: Moon, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus

August 5, 2026: Watch the moon separate from Saturn, Mars move beyond Taurus’ horns, Mercury retreat into twilight, and brilliant Venus approach Virgo’s Spica.

2026, August 4: Look for Four Planets and Moon During Nighttime Hours.

August 4, 2026: Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus are visible. Watch Mars march away from Zeta Tauri, Mercury after greatest elongation, Saturn with the moon, and Venus approaching Spica.

2026, August 2-5: Mars Passes Between Taurus’ Horns During August Morning Twilight

August 2-5, 2026: Watch Mars march eastward in front of Taurus as it passes between Elnath and Zeta Tauri. Follow the Red Planet’s changing position during morning twilight.

2026, July 30: Planet Highlights – Buck Moon, Saturn, Mars, and Venus

July 30, 2026: The Buck Moon remains bright while Saturn shines before sunrise, Mars approaches Taurus’ horns, and brilliant Venus dominates the western evening sky.

2026, July 28: Orion Returns to the Morning Sky While Mars Approaches Taurus’ Horns

July 28, 2026: Orion reappears in the predawn eastern sky while Mars advances toward Taurus’ horns. Learn where to find the Hunter and follow Mars’ changing position before sunrise.