Astronomy ❯ Celestial Events

Planetary Observations

Venus Venus and Jupiter Jupiter Morning and Evening Stars Mercury's Greatest Elongation Planetary Parade Visibility of Planets Mercury Stargazing Saturn

Mercury Brightens in Predawn Sky as It Approaches Greatest Elongation

The early-August elongation offers the clearest pre-sunrise viewing and sets up a close Mercury–Jupiter pairing around Aug. 15.

Crescent Moon Joins Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in a Low‑West Evening Planet Parade

Venus Brushes Uranus a Day After Moon-Jupiter Show

Crescent Moon Pairs With Venus on the Vernal Equinox

March 'Worm Moon' Rises Over Germany on March 3 as Total Lunar Eclipse Skips Europe

Six Planets To Line Up After Sunset Feb. 28–Mar. 1

January Night Sky: Jupiter’s Opposition Leads a Busy Month for Central Europe

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

Venus and Crescent Moon Dazzle Stargazers Worldwide

November Sky Highlights: Planets, Meteors, and Celestial Events

Key Historical Events Mark August 5th