2026, July 12: Mars Passes Aldebaran While Venus Shines Near Regulus

July 12, 2026: Mars approaches Aldebaran before sunrise while Venus remains near Regulus after sunset. Follow the Moon, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune in this daily skywatching almanac.

2026, July 5: Moon Near Saturn, Mars Between the Pleiades and Aldebaran, Venus Near Regulus

July 5, 2026: A bright gibbous moon shines near Saturn before sunrise while Mars moves between the Pleiades and Aldebaran. After sunset, Venus closes in on Regulus before their conjunction.

2026, July 4: Mars–Uranus Conjunction, Moon and Saturn, Venus Near Regulus

July 4, 2026: Mars passes Uranus in a close conjunction before sunrise while Saturn shines in Pisces. After sunset, Venus approaches Regulus in Leo as their conjunction nears.

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, June 30: Full Strawberry Moon Lights the Sky While Venus Approaches Regulus

June 30, 2026: The Full Strawberry Moon remains a bright nighttime sight while Mars moves away from the Pleiades, Saturn climbs higher in the eastern morning sky, and Venus approaches Regulus before their upcoming conjunction.

2026, June 28: Mars Passes the Pleiades While the Strawberry Moon Nears Full Phase

June 28, 2026: Mars approaches the Pleiades before sunrise while the Strawberry Moon nears Full Moon phase after sunset. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus add to a sky filled with planetary sights.

2026, June 27: Mars Nears the Pleiades as the Strawberry Moon Approaches Full

June 27, 2026: Mars closes in on the Pleiades before sunrise while the Strawberry Moon nears Full Moon phase. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune add to a sky filled with planetary targets.