Venus Moves Into the Morning Sky After October Conjunction
Venus now appears before sunrise in the east-southeast, with its brightness forecast to peak on November 29, 2026.
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Venus passed between Earth and the Sun on October 24, 2026, shifting from the evening sky to the morning sky. It now rises in the east-southeast more than 90 minutes before sunrise.
Key details
- Venus is forecast to reach apparent magnitude -4.9 on November 29, 2026.
- On December 17, 2026, Venus is forecast to rise about 3 hours and 50 minutes before sunrise.
- Venus is expected to become difficult to see in dawn twilight by July 2027, then return to the evening sky around November 2027.
Why it matters
Venus’s position relative to Earth and the Sun changes its apparent location in the sky over time. Its morning appearance will develop through December, giving observers a changing pre-sunrise view before it fades into twilight next year.
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