Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Waning Crescent Moon (16%) Meet Jupiter-Venus

In the early morning hours on August 19, the Waning Crescent Moon hangs near Jupiter with Venus shining nearby. 



Saturday, August 16, 2025

Third Quarter, Venus and Jupiter Conjunction

Although the two planets, Venus and Jupiter, are now slowly drifting apart, they remain relatively close to each other from day to day.


Monday, August 11, 2025

Waning Gibbous Meet Venus and Jupiter Conjunction

Observe the breathtaking view of the Waning Gibbous Moon as it glides past the impressive conjunction of the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, in the eastern sky before sunrise on August 12, 2025



Monday, July 21, 2025

Waning Crescent Noon and Venus conjunction


On Monday, July 21, 2025, early risers across North America will be captivated by a rare astronomical event. A 15% illuminated waning crescent moon will pass directly in front of the dazzling planet Venus, providing a unique opportunity to see two of the night sky's brightest objects in apparent conjunction.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

2025 April 25 A Triple Conjunction

Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon will align in a stunning triple conjunction, creating a smiley face in the sky on Friday morning


Thursday, March 23, 2023

Lunar Occultation of Venus

As the year turns, the young moon (7.5%) sweeps past Venus West one hour before sunset. Since the Moon is very close to Venus, the Moon blocks the light from Venus, and a lunar occultation event occurs for about one hour and 6 minutes (19:47 to 20:53)