July 5-8, 2025: The moon phase grows as the lunar orb appears farther eastward each night. It passes Scorpius. Find it in the southern sky after sunset.
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2025, July 4: Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Mars and Evening Moon
July 4, 2025: Look for Mercury, Mars and the gibbous moon after sunset.
2025, July 2-5: First Quarter Moon Near Spica After Sunset
July 2-5, 2025: The First Quarter moon passes near Spica in the west-southwest sky after sunset. Watch as the moon approaches and moves past Virgo’s brightest star, with additional views near Zubenelgenubi. A perfect time for evening skywatching.
2025, June 11: Sky Watch-See Four Planets and Bright Moon
June 11, 2025: Four planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn – are visible during the nighttime hours. The bright Strawberry Moon is visible nearly all night.
2025, June 8-10: Strawberry Moon Passes Scorpius
June 8-10, 2025: This month’s Full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, passes Scorpius in the southeastern sky after sunset.
2025, June 7: Mars Targets Regulus
June 7, 2025: Mars targets Regulus in the western sky after sunset. The Red Planet moves in for a conjunction later this month.
2025, May 16: At Summer’s Doorstep
May 16, 2025: Stars that appear in the eastern sky after sundown, indicate the summer season is near.
2025, May 15: A Rare Celestial Alignment – Jupiter Passes Between the Bull’s Horns.
May 15, 2025: Tonight, see a rare celestial alignment that does not occur again until 2036.
2025, May 14: Jupiter Splitting Bull’s Horns, One Last Look for Mars and Beehive
May 14, 2025: After sundown, bright Jupiter is slowly splitting Taurus’ horns. Farther eastward, check out Mars and the Beehive star cluster in the same binocular field until 2026.
2025, May 13: Moon Toys with Scorpion’s Stars, See Four Bright Planets
May 13, 2025: During nighttime hours, the Moon occults stars in Scorpius. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars are visible.