The planets of the solar system always appear along a line on the sky. This line, referred to as the ecliptic, represents the plane in which the planets orbit, seen from our position within the ...

Skywatchers are in for an extraordinary celestial treat this week as seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will be briefly visible in the evening sky.

Once they are all in place, seven of the eight planets in our solar system will grace our sky. For much of the week, six of the planets may be visible, according to NASA. On Friday, however ...

Skywatchers will get a cosmic treat this week with a celestial gathering of planets. A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade," will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to ...

Stargazers can enjoy another noteworthy celestial event on Friday, Feb. 28 when all seven planets align and light up the night sky. Also known as a “parade of planets,” a planetary alignment h ...

Look up in Michigan's night sky this week to catch a rare seven-planet parade. The planets will appear to line up in the sky as they orbit the sun, known as a planetary alignment or planet parade ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Jupiter's Folded Filamentary Region as photographed by NASA's Juno ...

Look up in Michigan's night sky this week to catch a rare seven-planet parade. The planets will appear to line up in the sky as they orbit the sun, known as a planetary alignment or planet parade, ...