August 14, 2026: See Venus and the waxing crescent moon low in the western evening sky while Mars is near Castor’s foot and Saturn in front Pisces highlight the predawn sky.
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2026, August 9: Moon, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn Before Sunrise While Venus Shines After Sunset
August 9, 2026: A waning crescent moon passes Mars before sunrise while Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune remain visible. Brilliant Venus dominates the western evening 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, July 19-21: Moon Passes Spica After Sunset During Waxing Phases
July 19-21, 2026: Watch the waxing moon approach, pass, and move away from Spica after sunset. Includes observing details for July 19-21 and First Quarter Moon timing.
2025, November 15-17: Lovely Morning Crescent Chases Venus
November 15- 17, 2025: See the crescent moon and Venus before sunrise, displaying earthshine as the moon steps eastward in front of Virgo during mid-November mornings.
2025, October: Venus Retreats into Morning Twilight
October 2025: On its way to superior conjunction early next year, Venus slowly retreats into morning twilight.
2025, August 26: Six-Planet Parade Fades as Mercury Slips into Morning Twilight
August 26, 2025: Catch the final mornings of the six-planet parade as Mercury sinks into bright twilight. See Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars alongside the crescent moon in August’s sky.
2025, August 25-31: Moon’s Evening Return
August 25-31, 2025: Follow the moon’s evening journey from August 25–31 as it passes Mars, Spica, Zubenelgenubi, Pi Scorpii, and Antares. Includes altitudes, illumination, and binocular tips.
2025, August 15: Venus Widens the Gap with Jupiter, Moon Approaches Pollux in Rare Celestial Gathering
August 15, 2025: Before sunrise, Venus and Jupiter glow in the east as the moon approaches Pollux for a rare gathering that includes Venus. Soon Mercury joins the morning sky as a six-planet parade unfolds.