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 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.

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.