August 23, 2026: Before sunrise, Jupiter emerges from morning twilight while Mars marches eastward in front of Gemini. Saturn retrogrades in front of Pisces, Venus brightens after sunset, and the waxing gibbous moon glides above Sagittarius.
Tag: Virgo
2026, August 20: Venus and Spica – Evening Star Approaches September Conjunction
August 20, 2026: Brilliant Venus shines in the western evening sky, stepping eastward in front of Virgo toward Spica. Watch the Evening Star close the gap before their September 1 conjunction.
2026, August 19: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn Before Sunrise; Venus and Moon After Sunset
August 19, 2026: Mars marches past Gemini near Castor’s foot as Jupiter returns to the morning sky. Saturn retrogrades against Pisces while Venus and the First Quarter moon shine after sunset.
2026, August 17: Saturn Retrogrades While Jupiter Returns and Venus Shines with the Crescent Moon
August 17, 2026: Saturn retrogrades in front of Pisces while Jupiter returns to the morning sky. Mars marches against Gemini, and Venus shines beside the crescent moon and Spica after sunset.
2026, August 15-17: Crescent Moon Passes Venus and Spica After Sunset During Venus’ Greatest Elongation
August 15-17, 2026: Watch the crescent moon pass brilliant Venus and Spica after sunset. See earthshine on the moon and follow Venus at greatest elongation as it closes in on Virgo’s brightest star.
2026, August 15: Venus Reaches Greatest Elongation and Joins the Crescent Moon After Sunset
August 15, 2026: Venus reaches greatest elongation east and appears with the waxing crescent moon in the western evening sky. Watch the Evening Star close in on Spica before their September 1 conjunction.
2026, August 14: Venus and Crescent Moon in Evening Sky While Mars and Saturn Shine Before Sunrise
August 14, 2026: See Venus and the waxing crescent moon low in the western evening sky while Mars is near Castor’s foot and Saturn in front Pisces highlight the predawn sky.
2026, August 13: Perseid Peak and Planet Almanac: Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter
August 13, 2026: The Perseid meteor shower peaks while Venus brightens after sunset, Mars marches in front of Gemini, Jupiter emerges from solar conjunction, and Saturn is in the southern sky.
2026, August 9: Moon, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn Before Sunrise While Venus Shines After Sunset
August 9, 2026: A waning crescent moon passes Mars before sunrise while Mercury, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune remain visible. Brilliant Venus dominates the western evening sky.
2026, August 5: Moon, Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus
August 5, 2026: Watch the moon separate from Saturn, Mars move beyond Taurus’ horns, Mercury retreat into twilight, and brilliant Venus approach Virgo’s Spica.