See the moon cross the Pleiades for the last time this year on July 20 The moon's crescent limb will cloak and uncover stars from the iconic cluster before sunrise. Space · Jul 19, 2025
Don't miss the Pleiades shine with Venus in the predawn sky on July 5 Uranus will also be on show, if you fancy a more challenging target. Space · Jul 4, 2025
See the moon, Venus and the Pleiades make a celestial triangle in the predawn sky on June 22 The Pleiades, a crescent moon and Venus — what more could an astrophotographer want? Space · Jun 21, 2025
Matariki and our diminishing night sky: light pollution from cities and satellites is making stars harder to see This week, Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the star cluster also known as the Pleiades. The Conversation · Jun 18, 2025
Astrophotography in June 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month Digital Camera World · Jun 2, 2025
Starwatch: Lesser-known Coma star cluster is the jewel in a queen’s hair Comprising 10-11 stars in the constellation of Coma Berenices, with a little effort, it is visible to the naked eye The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025
Dazzling planet, moon and stars tableau to usher in April The pinnacle of this celestial display will be the waxing crescent moon cruising past the Pleiades star cluster The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025
Astrophotography in April 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month Digital Camera World · Mar 30, 2025
See the moon and Jupiter grab 'the Bull' by the horns this week Jupiter will also be accompanied by two naked-eye star clusters: the Pleiades and Hyades. Space · Feb 5, 2025
The moon will cover the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades this week. Here's how to see it On the night of Feb. 5, a waxing gibbous moon will once again cover up the "Seven Sisters" of the famous Pleiades star cluster. Space · Feb 4, 2025
Watch the moon hide the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades star cluster tonight The moon will pass in front of the Pleiades star cluster during an occultation on Jan. 9, 2025. Here's how to see it. Space · Jan 9, 2025
Eclipses, meteor showers and more: The must-see skywatching events of 2025 A rundown of some of the exciting sky events — including meteor showers and the first total lunar eclipse for the U.S. since 2022 — that will take place this year. Space · Dec 31, 2024
Beaver moon to dazzle skies in this year’s last supermoon: When to watch This supermoon will reach its peak brightness on Friday at 4:29pm Eastern Time (21:29 GMT). Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2024
See the moon meet up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades this weekend During the morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 22, skywatchers will be able to watch a waning gibbous moon cross in front of probably the most popular of all the star clusters in the sky: the Pleiades. Space · Sep 20, 2024
Space · Jul 29, 2024 See the moon meet Mars, follow the Arc to Arcturus and keep your eyes peeled for meteors and more this week Discover your night sky this week, July 29 — Aug. 4, 2024, using just your naked eyes, no equipment necessary.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Starwatch: July to end with stunning celestial grouping Crescent moon will appear with Pleiades star cluster, Jupiter and Mars, and the bright star Aldebaran
Space · Mar 14, 2024 The moon visits the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades tonight The four-day-old waxing crescent moon will be positioned just below the Pleiades star cluster on Thursday, March 14.
Space · Feb 16, 2024 See the moon meet up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades tonight The moon meets up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades on Friday (Feb. 16) as skywatchers get a chance to see lunar landmarks known as the Lunar X and Lunar V.
Space · Nov 26, 2023 See the moon meet up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades tonight The moon will meet up with the Seven Sisters on Sunday, Nov. 26, during a close approach to this fascinating open star cluster, also known as the Pleiades.
Space · Aug 8, 2023 See the moon dance with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades before dawn on Aug. 9 The moon will dance with the Seven Sisters during the early morning on Wednesday, Aug. 9, during a close approach to this fascinating open star cluster.
Space · Jul 13, 2023 Jupiter shines near the moon with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades on July 14. Here's how to see it. Stay up late tonight to see a thin crescent moon rise near the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades and gas giant Jupiter in the early hours of Friday (July 14).
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Starwatch: it’s time to celebrate Matariki The Māori new year festivities can begin when the Pleiades star cluster is seen and the moon reaches its next last quarter phase
LiveScience · Apr 20, 2023 See Venus and the moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' during the Lyrid meteor shower Saturday The crescent moon, Venus and the Pleiades will reach conjunction during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this Saturday. Here's how to watch the stunning show.
Space · Apr 1, 2023 April delights: Mercury, Venus and the Pleiades put on a sky show this month From now through mid-April, Venus will help you to identify the normally hard-to-find planet Mercury. And along the way, Venus will have a striking interaction with the Pleiades star cluster.
Digital Camera World · Mar 26, 2023 Astrophotography in April 2023: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky in the next month.