For months now, we have been teased by the planets in the night sky. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope to be seen, but Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus can be seen with the naked eye. All of these ...

When it comes to four or more planets in the night sky, that's a bit less common, occurring every few years or so. But we happen to be in something of a hotspot for planetary parades right now.

By Katrina Miller Astute skywatchers may have already seen the striking line of planets across the night sky in January. This week Mercury joins the queue. Now every other world in our solar ...

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In March 2025 we have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see: Mercury.

Between Feb. 23 and Feb. 28, 2025, all seven planets will align in the night sky. This alignment will be visible for less than a week before Saturn moves out of view, ending the complete formation.

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

This occurs due to the planets ... ensuring a darker sky for better visibility. Plus, it's nearing the New Moon phase making the sky even darker. Skies will be clear Monday night through Wednesday ...

A very rare treat is about to grace Earth's night skies.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky In the early days of the solar system, planetary alignments were much more significant than they are now. "The orbits ...

For months now, we have been teased by the planets in the night sky. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope to be seen, but Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and Venus can be seen with the naked eye.

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky In the early days of the solar system, planetary alignments were much more significant than they are now. "The orbits of ...