Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

SPHEREx, by contrast, "has a very large field of view and we see the entire sky twice each year," said Fabinsky. Such a vast ...

although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise invisible objects into view. You can also use astronomy accessories ...

Although Jupiter and Mars have been dominating the eastern sky, there’s more here to view than just planets. Already 50° high an hour after sunset, the bright, magnitude 0.1 star Capella stands ...

There will also be two total lunar eclipses that occur during the March and September full moon events. A lunar eclipse, ...

Skywatchers, get ready for an unforgettable weeks-long celestial spectacle. This rare phenomenon, nicknamed the "Parade of Planets," offers a unique opportunity for viewers to observe multiple planets ...

There’s so much in store for sky-watchers in 2025 (try the biggest ... so it never appears “full” from our point of view because it never gets the sun's full glare. It's so close and bright ...

Soon after sunset on Feb. 1, direct your attention to the southwest sky to view a striking celestial tableau: A slender waxing crescent moon and hovering about 2.5 degrees to its upper right will ...

Wednesday night the “Parade of Planets” was in full and spectacular view. In the southwest sky, glorious Venus was ablaze with dimmer Saturn getting closer for their celestial rendezvous.

Six planets are aligning with four visible to the naked eye in late January. Here's how to find them in Michigan.