REVEALED: Regulus | Rare Historical Photos

Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look

Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17.

Space · Jul 8

July's planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing

Venus dominates the evening sky while Saturn, Mars and Uranus put on a show for early risers.

Space · Jul 1

The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?

The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.

Space · May 22

The Snow Moon will 'swallow' one of the brightest stars in the sky this weekend: Where and when to look

On the night of Feb. 2, skywatchers in eastern North America can see the moon occult Regulus — a rare event visible to the naked eye.

LiveScience · Jan 30

Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight

Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.

Space · Jan 5

See the crescent moon take flight with Venus in the predawn sky on Sept. 19

See a sickle moon with Venus and the bright star Regulus early on Sept. 19.

Space · Sep 18, 2025

How to see the moon, Venus and the bright star Regulus in an ultraclose conjunction tomorrow

Watch the crescent moon, Venus and the bright star Regulus align in a rare predawn close conjunction tomorrow.

LiveScience · Sep 18, 2025

The moon and Venus visit the 'Heart of the Lion' this week. Here's how to see it

A striking sight to the unaided eye; even more so with binoculars.

Space · Sep 15, 2025

Mercury makes an elusive appearance with the bright star Regulus on Sept. 2

Mercury will be close to Regulus embedded among the stars of the constellation Leo.

Space · Sep 1, 2025

See a razor-thin moon shine close to Regulus in the evening sky tonight

The bright star Regulus will appear close to the waxing crescent moon at sunset on July 26

Space · Jul 26, 2025