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 1: Lammas Day Almanac: Buck Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

August 1, 2026: Lammas Day marks summer’s traditional midpoint. Follow the Buck Moon, Mercury near greatest elongation, brilliant Venus, Mars between Taurus’ horns, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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.

2026, July 1: July’s Outlook for the Sun, Moon, and Planets

July 1, 2026: This is the outlook for the visibility of the moon and planets for July 2026.  The moon passes bright stars while the summer noon sun is lower in the sky.