With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...

Each evening throughout the month of August, we can see the planet Mars in the western sky after sunset. To find it, look for ...

In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be visible, four of them to the naked eye - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn ...

It’s hard to beat a summer night beneath the stars, especially in August, when the shimmery Milky Way core is at its ...

Venus reaches its highest altitude above the eastern horizon in 2025 on Aug. 1. Venus will reach its highest altitude in the ...

The Perseids, one of the most popular annual meteor showers, will peak on the night of August 12-13. While active from late ...

Skywatchers are in for a month full of cosmic activity this August. Here’s what to know about the upcoming planetary ...

Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are visible in the sky over Whitburn, England, on Jan. 29. Uranus and Neptune are there too, but a telescope is needed to see them.

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction and Meteor Mojo Venus and Jupiter shine together in a rare, close morning conjunction this August.

Though not as bright as Jupiter, Mars rivals — and contrasts in color with — bluish-white Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Best of all, on the evening of the 13th, the full moon ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade. They'll be so close Wednesday, at least from our perspective, that just a sliver ...