# castor (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover castor. Page: Feed: --- ## [2026, August 31: Venus Nears Spica](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/22/2026-august-31-venus-nears-spica/) _2026-08-22 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 31, 2026: Venus nears Spica in the evening sky as August ends. Find Venus low in the west-southwest, while Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and the Moon appear before sunrise. by Jeffrey L. Hunt Chicago, Illinois: Sunrise, 6:16 a.m. CDT; Sunset, 7:26 p.m. CDT. Times are calculated by the US Naval Observatory’s MICA computer program. Check … Continue reading 2026, August 31: Venus Nears Spica The post… ## [2026, August 30: A Venus-Spica Conjunction Nears](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/21/2026-august-30-a-venus-spica-conjunction-nears/) _2026-08-21 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 30, 2026: After sunset, Venus nears Spica before their conjunction in two nights. The moon passes Saturn, while Jupiter and Mars are visible before sunrise. The post 2026, August 30: A Venus-Spica Conjunction Nears appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 29: Moon Near Saturn, Venus Approaches Spica, and Jupiter Rises Before Sunrise](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/20/2026-august-29-moon-near-saturn-venus-approaches-spica-and-jupiter-rises-before-sunrise/) _2026-08-20 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 29, 2026: The bright Sturgeon Moon nears Saturn while Venus closes in on Spica. Before sunrise, Jupiter rises higher each morning and Mars continues its eastward march through Gemini. The post 2026, August 29: Moon Near Saturn, Venus Approaches Spica, and Jupiter Rises Before Sunrise appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 28-31: Moon Approaches Saturn Before Sunrise and After Sunset](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/19/2026-august-28-31-moon-approaches-saturn-before-sunrise-and-after-sunset/) _2026-08-19 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 28-31, 2026: Watch the bright Sturgeon Moon approach and pass Saturn before sunrise and after sunset. Follow the changing Moon-Saturn separation. The post 2026, August 28-31: Moon Approaches Saturn Before Sunrise and After Sunset appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 27: Sturgeon Moon Eclipse](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/18/2026-august-27-sturgeon-moon-eclipse/) _2026-08-18 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 27, 2026: The Full Sturgeon moon is in eclipse tonight where about 94% of the moon is in Earth’s darker umbral shadow. The post 2026, August 27: Sturgeon Moon Eclipse appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 26: Sturgeon Moon Nears Lunar Eclipse While Venus Closes in on Spica](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/17/2026-august-26-sturgeon-moon-nears-lunar-eclipse-while-venus-closes-in-on-spica/) _2026-08-17 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 26, 2026: The Sturgeon Moon nears a partial lunar eclipse while Venus approaches Spica. See Jupiter and Mars before sunrise and Saturn shining most of the night. The post 2026, August 26: Sturgeon Moon Nears Lunar Eclipse While Venus Closes in on Spica appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 25: Saturn Before Sunrise: Ringed Wonder High in the Southwest Sky](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/16/2026-august-25-saturn-before-sunrise-ringed-wonder-high-in-the-southwest-sky/) _2026-08-16 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 25, 2026: Find Saturn high in the southwest sky before sunrise. Learn when to see the Ringed Wonder, observe its rings through a telescope, and locate Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and the moon during the night. The post 2026, August 25: Saturn Before Sunrise: Ringed Wonder High in the Southwest Sky appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 24: Venus Approaches Spica – Watch the Evening Star Close In Before September 1 Conjunction](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/15/2026-august-24-venus-approaches-spica-watch-the-evening-star-close-in-before-september-1-conjunction/) _2026-08-15 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 24, 2026: Watch Venus close the gap to Spica during late August. Follow the nightly separation changes leading to their September 1 conjunction in the western evening sky. The post 2026, August 24: Venus Approaches Spica – Watch the Evening Star Close In Before September 1 Conjunction appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 23: Almanac – Jupiter Returns to the Morning Sky While Mars Marches Against Gemini](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/14/2026-august-23-almanac-jupiter-returns-to-the-morning-sky-while-mars-marches-against-gemini/) _2026-08-14 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 23, 2026: Before sunrise, Jupiter emerges from morning twilight while Mars marches eastward in front of Gemini. Saturn retrogrades in front of Pisces, Venus brightens after sunset, and the waxing gibbous moon glides above Sagittarius. The post 2026, August 23: Almanac – Jupiter Returns to the Morning Sky While Mars Marches Against Gemini appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 22-25: Waxing Moon Previews the Harvest Moon](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/13/2026-august-22-25-waxing-moon-previews-the-harvest-moon/) _2026-08-13 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 22-25, 2026: The August waxing gibbous moon previews the Harvest Moon effect as it stays at a similar altitude while moving eastward and rising later each night. The post 2026, August 22-25: Waxing Moon Previews the Harvest Moon appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HPZab2V6ZqWM) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [2026, August 21: How to Find Uranus Near the Pleiades Star Cluster Before Dawn](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/12/2026-august-21-how-to-find-uranus-near-the-pleiades-star-cluster-before-dawn/) _2026-08-12 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 21, 2026: Use the Pleiades star cluster, 37 and 39 Tauri, and nearby reference stars to locate Uranus before morning twilight. Follow this binocular guide to identify the Tilted World. The post 2026, August 21: How to Find Uranus Near the Pleiades Star Cluster Before Dawn appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 20: Venus and Spica – Evening Star Approaches September Conjunction](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/11/2026-august-20-venus-and-spica-evening-star-approaches-september-conjunction/) _2026-08-11 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 20, 2026: Brilliant Venus shines in the western evening sky, stepping eastward in front of Virgo toward Spica. Watch the Evening Star close the gap before their September 1 conjunction. The post 2026, August 20: Venus and Spica – Evening Star Approaches September Conjunction appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 19: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn Before Sunrise; Venus and Moon After Sunset](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/10/2026-august-19-mars-jupiter-and-saturn-before-sunrise-venus-and-moon-after-sunset/) _2026-08-10 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 19, 2026: Mars marches past Gemini near Castor’s foot as Jupiter returns to the morning sky. Saturn retrogrades against Pisces while Venus and the First Quarter moon shine after sunset. The post 2026, August 19: Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn Before Sunrise; Venus and Moon After Sunset appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 18-21: August Moon Passes Scorpius and Antares](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/09/2026-august-18-21-august-moon-passes-scorpius-and-antares/) _2026-08-09 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 18-21, 2026: Watch the waxing moon pass Scorpius during August evenings. The lunar orb moves from Libra’s claws toward Antares and then to Ophiuchus while waxing through its First Quarter phase. The post 2026, August 18-21: August Moon Passes Scorpius and Antares appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 17: Saturn Retrogrades While Jupiter Returns and Venus Shines with the Crescent Moon](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/08/2026-august-17-saturn-retrogrades-while-jupiter-returns-and-venus-shines-with-the-crescent-moon/) _2026-08-08 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 17, 2026: Saturn retrogrades in front of Pisces while Jupiter returns to the morning sky. Mars marches against Gemini, and Venus shines beside the crescent moon and Spica after sunset. The post 2026, August 17: Saturn Retrogrades While Jupiter Returns and Venus Shines with the Crescent Moon appeared first on When the Curves Line Up . ## [2026, August 15-17: Crescent Moon Passes Venus and Spica After Sunset During Venus’ Greatest Elongation](https://whenthecurveslineup.com/2026/08/07/2026-august-15-17-crescent-moon-passes-venus-and-spica-after-sunset-during-venus-greatest-elongation/) _2026-08-07 · Jeffrey L. Hunt · When the Curves Line Up_ August 15-17, 2026: Watch the crescent moon pass brilliant Venus and Spica after sunset. See earthshine on the moon and follow Venus at greatest elongation as it closes in on Virgo’s brightest star. The post 2026, August 15-17: Crescent Moon Passes Venus and Spica After Sunset During Venus’ Greatest Elongation appeared first on When the Curves Line Up .