March 5-7, 2026: After the March 3 lunar eclipse, the gibbous Moon shines near Spica in Virgo – Viewing times, altitudes, and sky landmarks.
Tag: Scorpius
2026, February 11: Skywatching: Mercury Near Best Evening Visibility, Jupiter Bright
February 11, 2026: Mercury climbs higher after sunset toward greatest elongation on February 19. Jupiter shines in the east, Saturn fades, and no planet parade appears.
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.
2026, January 15: Waning Crescent Moon Near Antares Before Sunrise
January 15, 2026: The waning crescent moon appears near Antares in the southeastern sky before sunrise. Learn when to see it and how to photograph earthshine during morning twilight.
2026, January 14: Waning Crescent Moon, Jupiter After Opposition, and Planet Visibility
January 14, 2026: A celestial almanac detailing a waning crescent moon near Antares, Jupiter after opposition, and evening visibility of the planets.
2026, January 12: Mid-January Night Sky: Crescent Moon, Jupiter After Opposition, and Distant Planets
January 12, 2026: Four planets and a waning crescent moon shape the mid-January night sky. Find Jupiter after opposition, Saturn and Neptune after sunset, and Uranus near the Pleiades.
2025, December 29: Gibbous Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Antares Before Sunrise
December 29, 2025: The waxing gibbous is with Aries as Jupiter nears opposition, Saturn lingers after sunset, and Antares returns to the morning sky.
2025, December 20: Mercury Slips into Morning Twilight
December 20, 2025: Mercury disappears into brighter morning twilight as daylight reaches its minimum. See the planet low in the southeast before sunrise along with nearby Scorpius stars.
2025, December 18: Sun Near Solstice, Jupiter and Saturn, and Mercury’s Descent into Morning Twilight
December 18, 2025: The sun nears its solstice point as daylight shortens. See the waning crescent moon, Mercury sinking into morning twilight, and bright Jupiter and Saturn.
2025, December 17: Mercury, Scorpius, and the Waning Crescent Moon Before Sunrise
December 17, 2025: Mercury, a thin crescent moon, and Graffias appear in the southeast before sunrise. Jupiter is in the west and Saturn is well-placed after sunset.