When the Curves Line Up

By Jeffrey L Hunt

Watching the Sun, Moon and Planets

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2025, April 2: Jupiter-Moon Conjunction after Sunset

When the Curves Line UpMar 27, 2025

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2025, April 20-24: Venus and Morning Moon

April 20-24, 2025: The waning moon approaches brilliant Venus during morning twilight.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 20-24: Venus and Morning Moon

Apr 18, 202503:14

2025, April 19: Farewell Sirius, Orion, and Taurus

April 19, 2025: Watch Sirius, Orion, and Taurus disappear into the evening twilight on spring evenings. Farewell to Winter’s stars.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 19: Farewell Sirius, Orion, and Taurus

Apr 18, 202503:01

2025, April 18: See Venus, Jupiter, and Mars Nightly

April 18, 2025: Three bright planets – Venus, Jupiter, and Mars – are visible each night. Find the gibbous moon before sunrise.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 18: See Venus, Jupiter, and Mars Nightly

Apr 11, 202503:18

2025, April 16-17: Lunar Occultations with Scorpius’ Stars

April 16-17, 2025: During early morning hours, the moon occults or eclipses Scorpius’ stars.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 16-17: Lunar Occultations with Scorpius’ Stars

Apr 10, 202502:39

2025, April 16-17: Dual Aphelions

April 16-17, 2025: Within 24 hours, Mercury and Mars pass aphelion, the closest points to the sun, dual aphelions.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 16-17: Dual Aphelions

Apr 09, 202502:58

2025, April 15: Venus Chases Morning Twilight

April 15, 2025: Venus chases morning twilight for nearly two months. It rises at about the beginning of morning twilight until early June.

See the accompanying article - 2025, April 15: Venus Chases Morning Twilight

Apr 08, 202502:54

2025, April 14: Sky Watch – Bright Planets and Moon

April 14, 2025: During the nighttime hours, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are visible along with the bright gibbous moon.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 14: Sky Watch – Bright Planets and Moon

Apr 07, 202503:11

2025, April 13: Retrograde Ends for Venus

April 13, 2025: Venus’ retrograde ends today. Find it in the eastern sky during morning twilight. The Pink moon is in the west-southwest before sunrise, while Jupiter and Mars are visible after sunset.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 13: Retrograde Ends for Venus

Apr 06, 202504:52

2025, April 11-13: Pink Moon

April 11-13, 2025: The Pink Moon appears in the southeastern sky after sunset.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 11-13: Pink Moon

Apr 05, 202501:55

2025, April 10: Mars-Gemini Alignment

April 10, 2025: Mars aligns with Castor and Pollux during nighttime hours, a Mars-Gemini alignment.

See the accompanying article - 2025, April 10: Mars-Gemini Alignment

Apr 04, 202502:50

2025, April 9: Sky Watch – Nightly Bright Planets and Gibbous Moon

April 9, 2025: Venus shines as the lone bright morning planet, while Jupiter and Mars dominate the evening sky. The gibbous moon appears near Denebola, the Lion’s tail.

See the accompanying article - 2025, April 9: Sky Watch – Nightly Bright Planets and Gibbous Moon

Apr 03, 202502:58

2025, April 8: Moon and Bright Planets

April 8, 2025: The gibbous moon is visible after sundown near Leo. Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are visible during the nighttime hours.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 8: Moon and Bright Planets

Apr 02, 202503:43

2025, April 7-9: Moon Passes Leo

April 7-9, 2025: The waxing gibbous moon passes Leo and its bright stars. Use a binocular to see the starfield in the bright moonlight.

See the accompanying article - 2025, April 7-9: Moon Passes Leo

Apr 01, 202503:30

2025, April 6: Cancer Moon

April 6, 2025: The bright gibbous moon is in front of Cancer, midway from the Gemini Twins to Regulus. Jupiter is in the western sky. Venus appears before sunrise.

See the accompanying article - 2025, April 6: Cancer Moon

Mar 31, 202502:37

2025, April 5: Rare Close Gathering of Mars, Moon, and Pollux Tonight

April 5, 2025: Witness a rare celestial event tonight as Mars, the Moon, and the star Pollux fit within a 5.5° circle, easily visible through a binocular. The next event this close won’t occur until 2038!See the accompanying article - 2025, April 5: Rare Close Gathering of Mars, Moon, and Pollux Tonight

Mar 30, 202503:49

2025, April 4: Evening Moon Nears Mars

April 4, 2025: The half-full moon nears Mars after sunset. Jupiter is in the west after sunset, while Morning Star Venus shines during bright morning twilight.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 4: Evening Moon Nears Mars

Mar 29, 202502:49

2025, April 3-6: Waxing Moon Passes Mars

April 3-6, 2025: After sunset, the moon approaches and passes Mars. They are close together on the 5th, including a rare grouping of Mars, Moon, and Pollux.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 3-6: Waxing Moon Passes Mars

Mar 28, 202504:14

2025, April 2: Jupiter-Moon Conjunction after Sunset

April 2, 2025: The moon appears near Jupiter after sunset. Mars is nearby. Brilliant Venus is in the east during bright morning twilight.See the accompanying article -2025, April 2: Jupiter-Moon Conjunction after Sunset

Mar 27, 202503:40

2025, April: Venus Emerges from Bright Sunlight

April 2025: Venus shines brilliantly in the morning sky, rising earlier each day. This month, it reaches greatest brilliancy, passes Saturn with the crescent moon, and displays its largest illuminated extent.See the accompanying article - 2025, April: Venus Emerges from Bright Sunlight

Mar 26, 202503:08

2025, April 1: Road Trip - Pretty Moon, Pleiades View

April 1, 2025: After sunset, a pretty crescent moon appears above the Pleiades star cluster. Bright Jupiter is to the moon’s upper left.See the accompanying article - 2025, April 1: Road Trip - Pretty Moon, Pleiades View

Mar 25, 202503:58

2025, March 31: Mars-Pollux Conjunction, Evening Moon

March 31, 2025: A Mars-Pollux conjunction occurs tonight. Venus is visible before sunrise, while Jupiter joins Mars after sundown.

See the accompanying article - 2025, March 31: Mars-Pollux Conjunction, Evening Moon

Mar 24, 202503:22

2025, March 4: Crescent Moon is Guide to Planet Uranus

March 4, 2025: Tonight’s crescent moon is a guide to Planet Uranus. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are easily visible after nightfall.See the accompanying article - 2025, March 4: Crescent Moon is Guide to Planet Uranus

Mar 03, 202503:59

2025, March 3-6: Evening Moon Approaches and Passes Jupiter

March 3-6, 2025: The evening moon approaches and passes Jupiter in the western sky after sunset. Jupiter is part of the evening planet parade that includes Mercury, Venus, and Mars.

See the accompanying article - 2025, March 3-6: Evening Moon Approaches and Passes Jupiter

Mar 03, 202503:30

2025, March 2: Lovely Evening Crescent Moon

March 2, 2025: After sundown, the lovely evening crescent moon is in the western sky above Venus and Mercury. Jupiter and Mars join the evening planet parade.See the accompanying article - 2025, March 2: Lovely Evening Crescent Moon

Mar 01, 202504:06

2025, March 1: Evening Venus-Moon Display

March 1, 2025: After nightfall, the crescent moon appears near brilliant Venus, a pretty evening Venus-Moon Display. Mercury is nearby.See the accompanying article - 2025, March 1: Evening Venus-Moon Display

Feb 24, 202503:48

2025, March: Evening Star to Morning Star

March 2025: Evening Star Venus appears to drop from the evening sky, pass Earth, and emerge from bright sunlight into the morning sky as the Morning Star.See the accompanying article - 2025, March: Evening Star to Morning Star

Feb 24, 202503:58

February 2025: Venus at Greatest Brightness

February 2025: Brilliant Venus reaches greatest brightness, shining in the western sky after sundown. See the accompanying article - February 2025: Venus at Greatest Brightness

Jan 31, 202503:01

2025, February 1: Spectacular Venus-Moon Exhibition

February 1, 2025: After sundown, look for a spectacular grouping of Venus and the crescent moon. The moon is a super crescent. See the accompanying article - 2025, February 1: Spectacular Venus-Moon Exhibition

Jan 29, 202505:43

2025, January 31: Waxing Crescent Moon Leads Planet Parade, Mars-Castor Conjunction

January 31, 2025: The waxing crescent moon leads the nightly planet parade. A Mars-Castor conjunction occurs in the eastern sky. See the accompanying article - 2025, January 31: Waxing Crescent Moon Leads Planet Parade, Mars-Castor Conjunction

Jan 29, 202503:35

2025, January 30-February 1: Venus and Super Crescent Moon

January 30-February 1, 2025: The waxing crescent moon joins the evening planet parade near Saturn and Venus. A super crescent moon appears with Venus.

See the accompanying article - 2025, January 30-February 1: Venus and Super Crescent Moon

Jan 29, 202503:10