To observe the planets, you do not need a telescope greater than 4 -inches in diameter. A suitable pair of binoculars (in the range of 7 X 50 to 10 X 50) will be enough.

Astronomers have discovered four planets that are just a fraction of the mass of Earth orbiting Barnard’s Star, which is 6 light-years from Earth. CNN values your feedback 1.

All seven of the other planets in our solar system are about to become visible at once in a great planetary alignment – here’s how to spot the celestial show. Close. Advertisement.

Planetary alignments aren’t rare, but 6 visible planets are. Here's how to see it. Six planets will be visible in the January night sky, but planetary alignments aren't anything special.

Feb. 28: Seven planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. (The last time all seven planets aligned was on April 8 during the total solar eclipse).

A grand celestial reunion is due in Earth’s skies throughout June. Sky-watchers will get a rare chance to see all the major planets in our solar system bunched together—with the moon joining ...