As 2025 begins, you can easily spot four planets in the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars all shine brightly every ...

Did you miss the planetary parade? Well, Thursday, Aug. 21, is the last day to see it, along with the crescent moon. Usually, people can look up at the bright sky and spot at least one planet. Two or ...

This year, the Perseids meteor shower (typically the most impressive of the year) was washed out by a bright full Moon. Fortunately, skywatchers have a consolation prize in August with the second and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.

A series of planets will align in the early morning skies before sunrise through July 4, including Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, the dwarf planet Pluto and the moon. The rare parade of ...

BELLEVILLE — Illinois stargazers have the chance to see a "planet parade" this January, with four bright planets to be visible in a single line of sight. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will be ...