2026, October 7: Predawn Alignment of Jupiter, Moon, and Regulus

October 7, 2026: Before sunrise, look for Jupiter, Regulus, and Moon align in the eastern sky.

2026, October 5: Moon Near Mars, Bright Jupiter, and Planet Almanac for Early October Sky Watching

October 5, 2026: The crescent moon passes Mars and the Beehive Cluster before a Jupiter occultation. Saturn is in the sky all night, while Uranus and Neptune are visible with a binocular.

2026, October 2: Three Bright Planets and the Moon Before Sunrise

October 2, 2026: The moon passes Elnath before reaching Last Quarter phase. Mars approaches the Beehive cluster while Jupiter shines near Regulus and Saturn nears opposition.

2026, September 28: Harvest Moon Shines Near Saturn While Jupiter and Mars Dominate the Morning Sky

September 28, 2026: The Harvest Moon shines near Saturn while Jupiter and Mars brighten the predawn sky. Venus and Mercury remain low after sunset as Saturn approaches opposition.

2026, September 24: Venus in Bright Twilight While the Harvest Moon Nears Saturn

September 24, 2026: Brilliant Venus shines through bright twilight while the Harvest Moon approaches Saturn. Before sunrise, Jupiter dominates the morning sky and Mars aligns with Castor and Pollux.

2026, September 17: Mars Passes Pollux Before Sunrise: Watch the Red Planet Align With Twins

September 17, 2026: Before sunrise, Mars passes Pollux in a wide conjunction while Jupiter shines from Cancer. Follow the Red Planet’s eastward march against Gemini as it closes the gap with Jupiter.

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.