In case anyone missed the January planetary alignment, two more are expected to be seen in the night sky in February, with ...

Saturn’s rings, imaged here by NASA’s Cassini orbiter, are one of the solar system’s most reliably spectacular sights. But ...

While the planets are technically always "aligned" along the same plane in our sky, seeing so many at once is a special ...

Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.

Skywatchers, get ready for an unforgettable weeks-long celestial spectacle.This rare phenomenon, nicknamed the ...

Although it's being mistakenly promoted as a "rare planetary alignment," one of the best "planet parades" in half a century is now taking place. Here's how to see it.

The best viewing for January's planetary parade is about 90 minutes after sunset, in as dark and clear a spot as you can find. Use binoculars or a telescope for an even better look. The alignment will ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

In the early evening, look to the southwest and you'll see Venus (the brightest object in the sky after the Sun and Moon) and ...

Skywatchers can spot Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky with the naked eye, but two other planets might need a telescope to be seen.

From west to east, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will make an arc across Wyoming’s night sky in a parade of planets Friday and ...

Stargazers who haven't had a chance to check out this month's planet parade will want to look up soon because there's ...