August 11, 2026: A razor-thin crescent moon joins Mercury before sunrise while Mars shines near Taurus’ horns and Sirius makes its first morning appearance.
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2026, August 8-11: Waning Crescent Moon Passes Mercury and Mars Before Sunrise
August 8-11, 2026: Watch the waning crescent moon pass Mercury and Mars before sunrise. Earthshine, Taurus, Orion, Gemini, and the returning winter stars create a striking morning display.
2026, August 7: Crescent Moon Near the Pleiades Before Sunrise
August 7, 2026: The crescent moon passes near the Pleiades star cluster before sunrise. Mars shines east of Taurus’ horns while Orion returns to the morning sky.
2026, July 28: Orion Returns to the Morning Sky While Mars Approaches Taurus’ Horns
July 28, 2026: Orion reappears in the predawn eastern sky while Mars advances toward Taurus’ horns. Learn where to find the Hunter and follow Mars’ changing position before sunrise.
2026, April 14: Venus Dominates the Evening Sky with Sirius and Orion
April 14, 2026: Venus shines brightly after sunset while Sirius twinkles in the southwest. Orion stands between them as the spring sky shifts westward each evening.
2026, April 5: Early Spring Evening Stars – 10 Bright Stars Visible Tonight
See 10 of the 15 brightest stars during early spring evenings. Find Sirius, Arcturus, Jupiter, and more using this simple sky guide after twilight ends.
2026, February 9: Winter Stars Explained: Orion, Sirius, and the Hertzsprung–Russell Diagram
February 9, 2026: Explore winter’s brightest stars with a binocular. Learn how Orion, Sirius, and Betelgeuse reveal stellar temperature, color, and brightness through the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
2026, January 25: Jupiter and Bright Winter Stars After Sunset
January 25, 2026: Jupiter dominates the eastern sky after sunset as winter’s brightest stars rise through moonlight, including Sirius, Procyon, and Orion.
2026, January 7: Sky Almanac – Featuring Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Winter Stars
January 7, 2026: Daily sky almanac covering the sun, moon, planets, and seasonal stars, with precise directions, conjunctions, and observing guidance.
2025, December 24: Christmas Eve – Jupiter, Saturn, Moon, and Winter Stars
December 24, 2025: See Jupiter, Saturn, and the crescent moon on Christmas Eve. Earthshine, bright winter stars, and the season’s best evening sky scenes are visible.