2026, May 25-27: Waxing Gibbous Moon Passes Spica While Venus Closes Gap to Jupiter

May 25-27, 2026: Watch the waxing gibbous moon pass Spica in Virgo while Venus steadily overtakes Jupiter in the western evening sky before their June 9 conjunction.

2026, May 1: Flower Moon and Evening Planets – Venus and Jupiter Lead the May Sky

May 1, 2026: See the Flower Moon tonight and track Venus in Taurus as it closes in on Jupiter. Today’s celestial almanac for sun, moon, and visible planets.

2026, April 30: Flower Moon Timing Explained with Venus and Jupiter in the Evening Sky

April 30, 2026: When is the true Flower Moon night? Learn why timing matters while tracking Venus in Taurus and Jupiter near Pollux in the evening sky.

2026, April 29: Moon Near Spica While Venus Closes in on Jupiter

April 29, 2026: A nearly Full moon passes Spica while Venus moves against Taurus and closes the gap with Jupiter. Track their changing positions each evening.

2026, April 27: Venus Overtakes Jupiter – Evening Sky Guide with Sirius and the Moon

April 27, 2026: Venus advances toward Jupiter in the western sky while matching Sirius in altitude. Track its motion against Taurus and watch the moon near Spica.

2026, April 17: Arcturus and Spica Shine in the Eastern Sky After Sunset

April 17, 2026: Two bright stars, Arcturus and Spica, anchor the eastern sky after sunset while Venus and Jupiter shine in the west. Use this guide to locate them and understand their motion.

2026, April 11: Spring Evening Sky – Spica, Hydra, Corvus, and Crater After Sunset

April 11, 2026: Two hours after sunset, find Spica low in the southeast with Hydra passing beneath it. Locate Corvus and Crater riding on the Snake’s back in the spring evening sky.

2026, April 3: Mercury at Greatest Elongation: Difficult Morning Viewing, Venus and Jupiter Shine

April 3, 2026: Mercury’s spring elongation is difficult to observe in morning twilight. The moon passes Spica, while Venus and Jupiter shine after sunset.

2026, April 2: Sky Almanac – Full Moon, Mercury at Greatest Elongation, Venus and Jupiter Shine

2026, April 2: Daylight increases across the northern hemisphere while the Full Moon passes Spica. Mercury’s elongation is difficult to see, but Venus and Jupiter dominate the evening sky.