April 9, 2026: The Last Quarter moon appears before sunrise in front of Sagittarius while Venus and Jupiter dominate the evening sky. Track daylight changes and planetary visibility.
Tag: Sagittarius
2026, April 8 -11: Morning Moon and Sagittarius Before Sunrise
A waning gibbous moon moves in front of Sagittarius before sunrise from April 8–11l. See the changing positions each morning.
2026, March 12-13: Crescent Moon Passes Sagittarius Before Sunrise
March 12-13, 2026: A waning crescent moon appears in front of Sagittarius before sunrise. Look for it near the Teapot, passing Kaus Media and occulting Tau Sagittarii from parts of the southeastern United States. A binocular helps reveal the Archer’s faint star pattern.
2026, February 10-13: Morning Crescent Moon Near Scorpius and Sagittarius, Earthshine Before Sunrise
February 10-13: Before sunrise in mid-February, the waning crescent moon moves in front of Scorpius and Sagittarius. Learn when to see earthshine, Antares, and key reference stars in the southeastern sky.
2025, November 22-26: Moon Returns to the Evening Sky
November 22-26, 2025: After the New phase, the moon returns to the southwestern evening sky beginning November 22. Each night it appears farther eastward and higher as its crescent grows, offering several good opportunities to view earthshine through a binocular.
2025, October 26: Arcturus Before Sunrise and After Sunset: Seasonal Star Patterns
October 26. 2025: At this season, Arcturus appears before sunrise and after sunset, while the moon shines near Sagittarius. Learn how bright stars like Arcturus, Vega, and Capella trace long paths near the circumpolar region.
2025, October 24-28: Crescent Moon Returns to Evening Sky
October 24-28, 2025: The crescent moon returns to the evening sky. Watch earthshine and the moon’s nightly motion through Scorpius and Sagittarius as its phase grows toward First Quarter.
2025, September 29: Morning Planet Parade Fades
September 29, 2025: The five-planet display is breaking apart as Saturn and Neptune sink into the thicker air at the horizon. Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus remain visible in the morning twilight, while the First Quarter moon highlights the evening sky.
2025, September 1: Venus Passes the Beehive and Aligns with Sirius
September 1, 205: Venus steps eastward in front of Cancer, passing the Beehive cluster and aligning with Sirius in morning twilight. Watch the planet move toward Leo.
2025, August 6: Venus Overtakes Jupiter: Watch the Stunning Planetary Conjunction Unfold Before Sunrise
August 6, 2025: Before sunrise, brilliant Venus overtakes bright Jupiter leading to a close conjunction in the eastern sky. Saturn, Mercury, and the moon also join the morning and evening displays. Don’t miss this rare planetary performance!