December 24, 2025: See Jupiter, Saturn, and the crescent moon on Christmas Eve. Earthshine, bright winter stars, and the season’s best evening sky scenes are visible.
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2025, December 19: See Uranus and Neptune on Dark December Evenings
December 19, 2025: With the moon at the new phase, look for Uranus near the Pleiades and faint Neptune near Saturn on December evenings from dark locations.
2025, December 16: Winter Stars Rise in the East After Sunset: Capella, Aldebaran, and Taurus’ Star Clusters
December 16, 2025: Winter’s bright stars climb the eastern sky after sunset. See Capella, Aldebaran, the Hyades, and Pleiades, plus rising winter constellations on December evenings.
2025, December 4: Earliest Sunsets, Mercury’s Best Morning Showing, and the Full Cold Moon
December 4, 2025: Mercury reaches its best morning visibility of the year while the Full Cold Moon shines near Aldebaran and Saturn remains well-placed after sunset. Jupiter dominates the night as Venus descends into brighter morning light.
2025, July 29-31: Venus Steps Across Orion’s Club before Sunrise
July 29-31, 2025: Venus, Jupiter, Orion, Gemini, and Taurus are in the eastern sky before sunrise. Venus passes the stars in the Hunter’s club.
2025, July 26: Venus Near Zeta Tauri; Crab Nebula and Winter Stars Before Sunrise
July 26, 2025: Venus passes Zeta Tauri in the eastern sky before sunrise, near the Crab Nebula. Winter's bright stars return with Jupiter, Saturn, and the slow-forming planetary display.
2025, July 25: Morning Sky Watch-Venus & Jupiter Nearing Conjunction
July 25, 2025: Prepare for a dazzling pre-dawn show! This guide details Venus and Jupiter's stunning approach to their August 12, 2025 conjunction. Discover how to spot Orion, Saturn, Mercury's planetary parade, and Mars in the evening sky this July and August.
2025, July 24: Morning Planet Show Develops, Look for a Green Star
July 24, 2025: Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are easily visible before sunrise. Find a green star in Scorpius.
2025, July 23: Morning Sky Report – Planetary Motion, Waning Moon, Heliacal Risings
July 23, 2025: The waning crescent moon appears near Jupiter. Venus sets is sights on Jupiter. Stellar heliacal risings occurring.
2025, July 21: Crescent Moon Joins Venus and Jupiter in the Eastern Sky Before Sunrise
July 21, 2025: Before sunrise, Venus, Jupiter, and a crescent moon create a stunning scene in the eastern sky. Watch Venus close in on Jupiter and try spotting Neptune in a dark sky.