February 1: The thin, four-day-old crescent moon will be just a few degrees from Venus, making a lovely pair. Look for them in the sky in the southwest after sunset. When you observe the moon, see if ...

Six planets will all be visible at once in the night sky this month, lined up across the sky—but one is set to disappear from view.

Whether you're an experienced astronomer or simply enjoy gazing at the night sky, this January offers a rare opportunity to witness a dazzling array of planets.

Even though the Quadrantid meteor shower's peak has come and gone, stargazers are still in for a treat this month.

We haven’t seen the Red Planet this luminous in the night sky since 2022. Our astrotourism expert shares how and when to enjoy the show.

The Wolf Moon will arrive on Jan. 13, 2025, at 05:27 p.m. ET, according to NASA. The moon will appear full for about three days around this time, from Sunday evening into Wednesday morning, the agency ...

In a rare celestial event known as a planetary parade, six planets will align in January and seven in March. The best time to observe these phenomena is after sunset ...

The Red Planet comes closest to Earth, disappears behind the Moon in an occultation, and finally reaches opposition in the ...

While the grand spectacle takes place next month, six of the seven planets will appear in the sky at once in a large ...

From just 295 kilometers above Mercury's surface, ESA's BepiColombo transfer probe has captured stunning close-up images ...

In 2025, keep an eye on the Southern Cross (known as Crux to astronomers) and Sagittarius (the archer). The Southern Cross is ...