August 4, 2026: Saturn, Mars, Mercury, and Venus are visible. Watch Mars march away from Zeta Tauri, Mercury after greatest elongation, Saturn with the moon, and Venus approaching Spica.
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2026, July 20: Venus as the Evening Star: Southward Motion, Spica, and Peak Brightness
July 20, 2026: Track Venus as the Evening Star during late summer. Watch it move southward along the horizon, approach Spica, and brighten toward maximum brilliance in September.
2026, July 19-21: Moon Passes Spica After Sunset During Waxing Phases
July 19-21, 2026: Watch the waxing moon approach, pass, and move away from Spica after sunset. Includes observing details for July 19-21 and First Quarter Moon timing.
2026, June 24: Four Bright Planets Visible: Mars Near the Pleiades and Venus Dominates the Evening Sky
June 24, 2026: Saturn and Mars shine before sunrise while Venus, Jupiter, and Moon are visible after sunset. Follow Mars near the Pleiades and watch Jupiter sink into evening twilight.
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.