2026, February 14: Sky Almanac: Moon Near New Phase, Mercury Bright After Sunset, Jupiter Dominates the Night

February 14, 2026: This sky almanac highlights the waning crescent moon, Mercury’s best evening visibility, Jupiter shining high after sunset, and where to find Saturn and Uranus.

2026, February 13: February Morning Crescent Moon and Evening Mercury Near Greatest Elongation

February 13, 2026: Before sunrise, a thin crescent moon appears low in the southeast near Sagittarius. After sunset, Mercury nears greatest elongation while Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus shape the evening sky.

2026, February 12: Waning Crescent Moon, Mercury Before Elongation, and Jupiter Bright After Sunset

February 12, 2026: Before sunrise, the waning crescent moon displays earthshine near Antares and Sagittarius. After sunset, Mercury climbs from twilight ahead of greatest elongation, Saturn fades, and Jupiter shines near Castor and Pollux.

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 8: Sky Almanac: Moon Near Spica, Jupiter Bright, and No Planet Parade

February 8, 2026: Moon nears Spica before sunrise while Jupiter shines after sunset. Despite social media claims, only Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon are visible — not a planet parade.

2026, February 1: Winter’s Midpoint Approaches and the Full Snow Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn Dominate the Early February Sky

February 1, 2026: Winter’s midpoint arrives with the Full Snow Moon. Track changing daylight, see Jupiter and Saturn after sunset, and follow Mercury’s return to the evening sky.

2026, January 23: Sky Almanac: Crescent Moon Near Saturn, Jupiter Shines All Night

January 23, 2026: See the waxing crescent moon with earthshine near Saturn, Jupiter shining all night with Gemini, and viewing notes for Uranus and Neptune.

2026, January 17: Uranus Near the Pleiades: How to Find the Distant Planet After Nightfall

January 17, 2026: Uranus is visible near the Pleiades star cluster after nightfall. Learn when to look, how to use a binocular, and why Taurus makes this distant planet easier to find.