This evening’s viewing challenge is the planet Mercury. It is less than half a fist above the west-northwestern horizon at ...

The best time to catch Mars and Regulus — known as the "Heart of the Lion"— will be just after twilight fades and the stars ...

A superbright Mars is currently visible alongside Regulus, the "Heart of the Lion" star located around 79 light-years from Earth.

From the intense blue sky on Saturn to the red-orange hues of Mars, each world has its own unique atmosphere, offering a visual spectacle like no other. Explore the stark contrasts in planetary skies, ...

Look for them around 10 p.m. local daylight time, roughly one-quarter up in the western sky. In addition to their closeness ...

Earth’s blue sky and familiar sun are just one version of reality. On Mercury, the sun blazes over three times larger than on Earth, while stars dominate the nights without atmospheric ...

The new images by the Curiosity rover on Mars show "dramatic evidence" of ancient groundwater in crisscrossing low ridges, ...

Our satellite hangs out with the heart of the Scorpion, known for its vivid red hue as the Rival of Mars in our sky.

Mars shining like a red star in the night sky, alongside the blue-tinged star Regulus. These two celestial bodies, though vastly different, currently offer a strikingly similar spectacle. On June 16, ...

Back to Article List The Sky Today on Monday, June 16: Mars and Regulus shine together The Red Planet stands less than a degree from Leo the Lion’s brightest star in the evening sky tonight.

A new photo shows Mars shining like a red star in the night sky, alongside the blue-tinged "Heart of the Lion" star, Regulus. Despite their drastic differences, the two objects currently look ...

The red planet Mars will be next to bright blue star Regulus this coming week, creating a rare contrast in colors in the night sky. The key night is Monday, June 16.