This month, the morning sky has been chock-full of planets — a rare sight in and of itself. But on Friday morning, there’s something extra-special going on before dawn: Every single naked-eye planet, ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. June 4: Jupiter passes south of Pollux Now that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Early risers on Tuesday, July 8, are set for a beautiful ...

Mercury will be farthest from the sun on Tuesday (Aug. 19), granting early risers a perfect opportunity to spot the fleet-footed world somewhat separated from the glare of our parent star. Mercury ...

The moon and Venus will shine vividly alongside a bright star in the early morning in a striking celestial rendezvous that should be visible across the U.S. But unless you're willing to wake up before ...

Most everyone’s favorite constellation, Orion the Hunter, is up just before sunrise reminding me that winter is almost here. Orion’s size, bright stars, and distinctive three-star belt and three-star ...