The bright planets will appear within a pinkie width of each other this June—their closest alignment until 2028.

A close conjunction of the two brightest planets in the night sky will take place over several evenings, with the best time ...

If the idea of stargazing without skipping bedtime sounds enticing, mark your calendar for late February. The month ends with an action-packed evening planet parade, with six planets in the sky at ...

Three planets, two stars and one moon create a spectacular June sky show.

Find out what's up in your night sky during June 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Longer nights, drier weather and clear skies during the fall months create the perfect conditions for viewing the night sky. And this November, we’ll get more than a clear view of stars and ...

Planets are the headliners for February's celestial show. Shortly after sunset, most of the planets of our solar system will be visible in the night sky, including Mercury, which is usually difficult ...

One of the coolest celestial events is happening this week, where six planets will be visible in the night sky at the same time. This phenomenon, known as a planet parade, occurs only a few times each ...

Spring is known as “galaxy season,” but that’s not all April’s nightscapes have in store. Here’s what to find while you’re stargazing this month, plus when and where to look. A full “pink” moon rises ...

A rare astronomical spectacle is set to unfold this June as the Moon passes in front of Venus, creating a dramatic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Monday, Dec. 22Crescent moon: look low in the southwest just ...