Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...
Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s up in the sky?” February has a nice lineup of planets and some eye-catching ...
A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to ...
Venus, Jupiter, and Mars dominate the sky. Catch your last views of Saturn as early in the month, the Moon passes in front of ...
from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...
Just above the moon will be Mars, shining with a steady orange glow. Both the moon and Mars will be in the Gemini ...
The night sky will offer stargazers a special sight for the next several weeks: Right now, all planets except Mercury can be seen after sundown—then, in late February, the missing planet will join the ...
Star mapping links us directly to the universe, requiring the careful observation and recording of celestial positions. This ...
Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.