Tag: superior conjunction

2026, January 21: Mercury Turns to the Evening Sky as Jupiter Dominates the Night

Mercury reaches superior conjunction and begins its return to the evening sky, while Jupiter shines all night near Gemini. Saturn and a waxing crescent moon round out the scene after sunset. Take the last view of Neptune for this apparition.

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 1: New Year’s Sky Guide: Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Planets

January 1, 2026: As the New Year begins, Jupiter, Saturn and Moon dominate the evening sky, while Orion’s Betelgeuse rises at sunset. This almanac details where and when to look with directions and separations.

2025, December 26: Solar System Almanac — Sun, Moon, and Planets

December 26, 2025: Short daylight during early winter. See the moon near Saturn, Jupiter near opposition, and which planets are hidden in sunlight during December’s sky.

2025, December 21: Winter Solstice, See Jupiter and Saturn

December 21, 2025: Sun reaches its solstice point, a thin lunar crescent returns, and Jupiter and Saturn shine during the long nights. Mercury retreats into bright twilight.

2025, November 28: Moon and Saturn Share the Evening Sky as Mercury Races into Morning Twilight

November 28, 2025: Watch the moon and Saturn in the evening sky while Mercury climbs into the morning twilight. Jupiter reigns the night as daylight shortens.