Tag: Saturn

2026, July 26: Saturn Begins Retrograde Motion: Understanding the Geometry Behind the Illusion

July 26, 2026: Saturn begins retrograde motion in the predawn sky. Learn why the Ringed Wonder appears to move westward, how opposition creates the effect, and where to observe it.

2026, July 25: Moon Above the Cat’s Eyes While Venus Dominates the Evening Sky

July 25, 2026: The waxing gibbous moon passes above Shaula and Lesath, Venus dominates the western sky, Saturn nears retrograde motion, and Mars advances toward Taurus’ horns.

2026, July 24: Venus Dominates Evening Sky While Mars and Saturn Shine Before Sunrise

July 24, 2026: Brilliant Venus gleams in the western sky after sunset while Mars advances against Taurus and Saturn nears retrograde before sunrise. Includes moon, Mars, Saturn, and Venus observing notes.

2026, July 23: Saturn, Mars, Uranus, Venus, and the Gibbous Moon

July 23, 2026: Observe Saturn before retrograde begins, follow Mars against Taurus, locate Uranus near the Pleiades, and watch Venus dominate the evening sky near Leo.

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 15: Moon Returns to Evening Sky While Venus Passes Rho Leonis

July 15, 2026: A thin crescent Moon returns to the evening sky. Watch Venus pass Rho Leonis, locate Saturn before sunrise, and follow Mars moving through Taurus.

2026, July 13: Mars Passes Aldebaran While Venus Moves Away from Regulus

July 13, 2026: Mars passes Aldebaran before sunrise while Venus continues eastward from Regulus after sunset. Follow Uranus near the Pleiades and the Moon near New Moon phase.

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 9: Venus Passes Regulus While Mars Crosses Taurus

July 9, 2026: Venus passes Regulus after sunset while Mars continues eastward in front of Taurus. Follow the crescent moon, Saturn, Uranus, and the changing planetary positions before sunrise.