2026, February 23: First Quarter Moon Occults Pleiades Tonight

February 23, 2026: The nearly First Quarter moon occults stars in the Pleiades cluster. Viewing tips, binocular chart, and disappearance times for U.S. and Canada.

2026, February 12: Waning Crescent Moon, Mercury Before Elongation, and Jupiter Bright After Sunset

February 12, 2026: Before sunrise, the waning crescent moon displays earthshine near Antares and Sagittarius. After sunset, Mercury climbs from twilight ahead of greatest elongation, Saturn fades, and Jupiter shines near Castor and Pollux.

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, January 27: Moon–Pleiades Occultation Tonight: Viewing Notes from Europe and the Americas

January 27, 2026: Tonight, the moon passes the Pleiades star cluster. Europe sees an occultation of bright stars, while North America views the lunar orb east of the cluster.

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 24-26: Waxing Moon Approaches Pleaides Star Cluster

January 24-26, 2026: Watch the evening moon grow brighter as it reaches First Quarter and moves eastward toward a close approach to the Pleiades, with nightly viewing guides.

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 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.

2026, January 16: Neptune’s Viewing Window Closes as Saturn Guides the Search

January 16, 2026: Neptune’s evening visibility is fading. Use Saturn as a guide to find the distant planet before moonlight and low altitude end the current apparition.