May 12, 2026: Saturn makes its first morning appearance as a crescent moon guides the way before sunrise, while Venus moves between Taurus’ horns toward Jupiter after sunset.
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2026, May 11-15: Venus Between Taurus’ Horns as it Closes in on Jupiter
May 11-15, 2026: Venus passes between Taurus’ horns, Elnath and Zeta Tauri, while closing the gap to Jupiter in the western sky after sunset.
2026, May 9: Last Quarter Moon and Evening Planets, Venus Moves Between Taurus’ Horns Toward Jupiter
May 9, 2026: See the Last Quarter moon before sunrise and track Venus moving between Taurus’ horns as it closes in on Jupiter in the western evening sky.
2026, April 22: Venus Near the Pleiades, Jupiter and Moon
April 22, 2026: Venus shines near the Pleiades after sunset. Use a binocular to see Taurus’ fainter stars and spot Uranus nearby, with Jupiter and the moon higher in the sky.
2026, April 20: Moon Between Venus and Jupiter, Taurus and Gemini Evening Sky Guide
April 20, 2026: The moon appears between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Look west-northwest for Taurus, Gemini, the Pleiades, and earthshine.
2026, April 19: Striking View of Venus, Jupiter, and Crescent Moon with Taurus and Gemini
April 19, 2026: Venus, Jupiter, and a crescent moon strike a pose after sunset with Taurus and Gemini. Look west-northwest for earthshine and the Pleiades.
2026, April 18-20: Venus, Crescent Moon, and Pleiades in the Western Sky
April 28-20, 2026: A waxing crescent moon joins Venus and the Pleiades after sunset. Look west-northwest to follow their changing positions and catch earthshine.
2026, March 22-24: Crescent Moon Passes Taurus with Pleiades and Aldebaran
Look west after sunset March 22–24 to see the crescent moon pass the Pleiades and Aldebaran in Taurus. Uranus is also in the binocular field.
2026, February 5: Find Planet Uranus with Taurus
February 5, 2026: With Saturn and Neptune fading into twilight, Uranus is high in the southern sky after evening twilight ends. Use Taurus, the Pleiades, and nearby stars to locate the planet with a binocular. Photo Caption - The Pleiades star cluster. (U.S. Naval Observatory) by Jeffrey L. Hunt Chicago, Illinois: Sunrise, 6:59 a.m. CST; … Continue reading 2026, February 5: Find Planet Uranus with Taurus
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.