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.
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2026, August 18-21: August Moon Passes Scorpius and Antares
August 18-21, 2026: Watch the waxing moon pass Scorpius during August evenings. The lunar orb moves from Libra’s claws toward Antares and then to Ophiuchus while waxing through its First Quarter phase.
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 28-31: Blue Moon Passes Libra and Scorpius Near Antares
May 28-31, 2026: The seasonal Blue Moon passes Libra and Scorpius during late May, appearing near Antares while bright moonlight spreads across the evening sky.
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 4-7: Moon Moves Past Scorpius Before Sunrise
April 4-7, 2026: Track the bright gibbous moon as it moves eastward in front of Scorpius before sunrise. See its changing position near Antares and the Scorpion’s claws from April 4–7.
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, March 8: Daylight Time Begins, See Moon and Planets
March 8, 2026: Daylight Saving Time begins today. The gibbous moon appears near Zubenelgenubi before sunrise, while Venus passes Saturn and Jupiter’s retrograde ends.
2026, February 8: Sky Almanac: Moon Near Spica, Jupiter Bright, and No Planet Parade
February 8, 2026: Moon nears Spica before sunrise while Jupiter shines after sunset. Despite social media claims, only Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon are visible — not a planet parade.
2026, February 6-9: Morning Moon Passes Spica and Libra Before Sunrise
February 6-9, 2026: Watch the morning moon move eastward past Spica and Libra before sunrise. Find daily positions, angular separations, and where to look in the southern sky.