Beginning Nov. 25, 2025, Mercury will be far enough west to peek above the horizon just before sunrise. Venus will also be naked-eye-visible as a bright point of light but you’ll want a telescope or a ...

Such events are called conjunctions, and they take place when, from Earth’s perspective, two objects in the sky seem to line ...

Astronomy magazine highlights an upcoming favorable viewing opportunity for the planet Mercury. Mercury's observation is infrequent due to its proximity to the Sun and resulting low altitude in the ...

Mercury is quickly dropping out of sight, so catch this early-morning planet while you still can. Today you’ll find the solar system’s smallest world just 3° high in the east 20 minutes before sunrise ...

The nights surrounding June 7 will see Jupiter and Mercury crowd together close to the horizon in the northwestern sky. Stargazers in the U.S. will need a clear horizon to spot the planetary duo ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Prepare for a rare astronomical treat this Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, when a remarkable planetary alignment, often referred to as a "planetary parade," will grace the evening sky ...

Like a celestial parade across the cosmos, five bright planets are lighting up the night sky and visible with the naked eye all February long — with two other planets also detectable for skywatchers ...