This week, sky-watchers will have the opportunity to witness a rare planetary alignment as several planets line up in the sky ...
Usually, equipment affords the space enthusiast a view of special celestial events. This week, however, one’s eyes will do. At sundown on February 28th, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, ...
I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...
Ahead of its dance with Saturn on Feb. 24, Mercury should be seen on Feb. 19 at magnitude -1.2 with binoculars 20 minutes ...
A French astrophotographer has captured a stunning photo of Venus and the moon shining above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, thanks to a rare "parade of planets." ...
The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...
Mercury has a rocky surface when, facing the sun, can reach highs of 800 degrees while overnight lows could reach minus 290 ...
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune align in a rare celestial event, the last until 2040—coinciding ...