Conjunctions

Planetary Alignments Moon and Jupiter Venus and Jupiter Moon-Venus Conjunction Moon and Planets Triple Conjunctions Pluto and the Sun Mercury Venus and Saturn Occultations

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last wk.

Crescent Moon Paired with Jupiter Over Western Sky After Sunset

The May 20 viewing drew wide public attention and highlights that Jupiter will fade from the evening sky as it moves toward solar conjunction while Venus stays bright for months.

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last mo.

Rare Dawn Conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Regulus Thrills Early Risers on Sept. 19

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9mo ago

Sturgeon Moon Supermoon Will Peak at 07:54 UTC on August 9

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last yr.

Venus, Saturn, and Moon to Form Rare 'Smiley Face' in Pre-Dawn Sky

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last yr.

Rare 'Smiley Face' Planetary Alignment to Light Up the Sky on April 25

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last yr.

February 2025 Sky Highlights: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Rare Lunar Occultations

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2y ago

Conjunctions

Crescent Moon Paired with Jupiter Over Western Sky After Sunset

Venus Brushes Uranus a Day After Moon-Jupiter Show

Lyrids Meteor Shower Begins With Peak Set for April 21-22

Crescent Moon Brushes Past Saturn Tonight, With Neptune Nearby

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight With Best Viewing Before Dawn

Geminid Meteor Shower Begins Today, With Peak Expected Dec. 13–14

Rare Dawn Conjunction of the Moon, Venus and Regulus Thrills Early Risers on Sept. 19

Sturgeon Moon Supermoon Will Peak at 07:54 UTC on August 9

Venus, Saturn, and Moon to Form Rare 'Smiley Face' in Pre-Dawn Sky

Rare 'Smiley Face' Planetary Alignment to Light Up the Sky on April 25

February 2025 Sky Highlights: Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Rare Lunar Occultations

Venus and Mars Conjunction Highlights February Skywatching Events