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Venus brightest in the evening sky this week
See Venus brightest in the evening sky this week, with greatest brilliancy coming around September 18, 2026. Look west after sunset.
September 13, 2026
Visible planets and night sky guide for September
Visible planets and night sky guide: Venus reaches its brightest in the sky this week. Look west this evening to see the crescent moon near brilliant Venus.
September 13, 2026
See Venus in the daytime: Here are 3 tips
You can spot Venus in the daytime. One of the best ways is when its near the moon. Here are 3 tips to help you spot the brilliant planet Venus in daylight.
September 13, 2026
What is retrograde motion? And why is the moon moving backwards?
What is retrograde motion? See an image that appears to show the moon moving backwards! An explanation, and more bizarre examples, here.
September 11, 2026
Zodiacal light: Start watching for it now
The zodiacal light is an eerie light extending up from the horizon before dawn around the Northern Hemisphere autumn. Southern Hemisphere? Look after sunset!
September 10, 2026
How many stars can you see on a moonless night?
Have you ever wondered how many stars are visible on a given night? It depends on factors including how dark your sky is and what your age is.
September 9, 2026
Do the planets revolve around the sun? Not exactly
Do the planets revolve around the sun? Not exactly. The sun and planets orbit a common center of mass, which, right now, is outside the sun.
August 30, 2026
Deep partial lunar eclipse overnight
A deep partial lunar eclipse of the full Sturgeon Moon takes place on August 27-28, 2026. Will you be able to see it? Maps and details here.
August 27, 2026
Mars sometimes is bright and sometimes is faint
Mars emerged in the April 2026 morning sky and is visible in the morning through year's end. Its next opposition - when it's brightest - is February 2027.
August 25, 2026
Give me 5 minutes and I’ll give you Saturn
We're now in the best months for viewing Saturn in 2026. It'll be at it's best around October 4 when it's closest to Earth and visible all night.
August 18, 2026
