Stargazers will need a clear view of the western horizon to spot the moon near Spica as the sun sets on Aug. 27. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Here’s exactly when, where and how to see a beautiful crescent moon grow in the southwestern sky after dark every night this ...

The crescent moon shines close to Mars above the western horizon at sunset on Sept. 24, but you'll need to be quick to spot the red planet before it slips swiftly from view alongside the twinkling ...

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The Moon is now situated between magnitude 1.1 Saturn and magnitude –4.5 Venus in the east an hour before dawn. If you were outside yesterday morning, you’ll note that the Moon is now a thinner ...

As the crescent Moon rises early this morning, it lies to the right of Uranus in the eastern sky. Although Uranus is faint — magnitude 5.8 — and best seen with binoculars or a small telescope, the ...