I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

Plus: Saturn’s moon Iapetus is visible, our Moon passes the bright star Spica, and Mars skims south of Pollux in Gemini in ...

The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.

Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the planet remains visible for about four hours after ...

Mars will be making its closest approach to Earth in two years, and thus, the mighty red planet, named for the god of war ...

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you ...

Mars shines brightly this week as it reaches opposition, appearing golden-red in the sky near Jupiter. Look for it in the ...

Another year of skywatching is upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in 2025!

Six planets will form a rare planetary alignment in the night sky on Jan. 21; here is everything you need to know about the ...