Must-see sky sights for July During July, Venus continues to be the “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, albeit it has become dimmer — but still bright — as it moves away from Earth.

The "Christmas Star" may have historically been when Jupiter and Saturn were in conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn or a conjunction between Jupiter and Venus, according to astronomy.com.

Sometimes the best stargazing happens on ordinary nights. Late June 2025 showcases consistent cosmic rhythms: Venus is brilliant as Morning Star 2-3 hours before sunrise, Mars is red in Leo during ...

The "Christmas Star" may have historically been when Jupiter and Saturn were in conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn or a conjunction between Jupiter and Venus, according to astronomy.com.

Use Venus to find Mercury and watch the two pull ever closer to one another over the coming days. Binoculars are a big help. March 5: The waxing crescent moon once again keeps close company with ...

Up close, NASA says the color of Venus is "rusty", but not the kind of deep red rust one would find on the planet Mars. Rather, pictures NASA and others have sent back from Venus suggest a world ...

Venus Near Moon on Sept. 8, 2013: Samuel J. Hartman Samuel J. Hartman Skywatcher Samuel J. Hartman captured this close-up view of Venus near the crescent moon on Sept. 8, 2013 from State College, Pa.