2026, September 16: Venus After Sunset, Moon Near Antares, Saturn Near Opposition, Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise

September 16, 2026: Brilliant Venus shines low in evening twilight while the crescent moon appears near Antares. Saturn nears opposition, and Jupiter and Mars are in the eastern predawn sky.

2026, September 11: Venus in Evening Twilight, Saturn Nears Opposition, Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise

September 11, 2026: Brilliant Venus appears deeper into evening twilight while Saturn approaches opposition. Before sunrise, Jupiter and Mars shine from the eastern sky as Mars closes the gap to Jupiter.

2026, September 9: Moon-Regulus Conjunction Before Sunrise Confirms Star’s Return to Morning Sky

September 9, 2026: A thin crescent moon appears near Regulus before sunrise while Jupiter and Mars brighten the eastern sky. The conjunction signals Regulus’ return to morning visibility after its solar conjunction.

2026, September 7: Crescent Moon with Jupiter and Mars Before Sunrise, Venus in Evening Twilight

September 7, 2026: The waning crescent moon aligns with Castor and Pollux before sunrise while Jupiter and Mars shine in the eastern sky. After sunset, brilliant Venus shines low in the west-southwest as it pulls away from Spica.

2026, August 19: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn Before Sunrise; Venus and Moon After Sunset

August 19, 2026: Mars marches past Gemini near Castor’s foot as Jupiter returns to the morning sky. Saturn retrogrades against Pisces while Venus and the First Quarter moon shine after sunset.

2026, July 23: Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Venus, and the Gibbous Moon

July 23, 2026: Observe Saturn before retrograde begins, follow Mars against Taurus, locate Uranus near the Pleiades, and watch Venus dominate the evening sky near Leo.

2026, July 18: Almanac: Moon, Venus, Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune for Mid-July

July 18, 2026: Follow Moon and Venus near Regulus after sunset and locate Saturn, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune before sunrise. Includes moon phases, earthshine, and observing tips.