Jupiter and brighter Venus will be about 1.5 degrees a part in Gemini in the western evening sky on June 9, 2026 after sunset. Look for the bright stars Alpha Geminorum, Castor, and Beta Geminorum Pollux, the two bright "heads" of the Gemini twins to the right of Jupiter and Venus.

The first days on July will see Mars closing in on the planet Uranus. On the morning of July 4, 2026 the planet's Mars and Uranus will be extremely close together in the predawn sky about an hour before sunrise. Look for the pair in Taurus. Mars can be seen naked-eye but they both should … Continue reading Mars & Uranus Morning Conjunction →

The brilliant planet Venus and the brightest star in Leo the loin, Regulus can be seen less than 1 degree apart from each other low in the West after sunset this evening.

Early on the morning of July 11, 2026 wake up early to see an amazing sight rising in the eastern morning sky. The Pleiades open star cluster (M45) the crescent Moon, red Mars and the bright orangish star Aldebaran in Taurus will be putting on a fantastic show together. Uranus will be in the mix … Continue reading Crescent Moon, Mars & Pleiades Converge →

Rising around midnight on Nov. 16th Mars and Jupiter will be nicely placed in Leo jut above "the heart of the Lion" bright Regulus. They will get higher in the sky together as the night progresses making for an amazing sight high in the south around 6 a.m. just before sunrise. Additionally, if you are … Continue reading Mars & Jupiter Conjunction →