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.

Making use of the new spectral data, a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of Calgary in Canada might at ...

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

Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.

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

Astronomers are sounding alarm bells as the world's most precious sky-observing location faces a risk of being blinded by ...

Alignments of five or more planets are rare—there will be two more featuring five or more planets this year, but after that ...

A rare celestial event where seven planets align is visible in the UK skies. Discover how, when, and where you can observe ...

Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

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

Light pollution from a planned renewable energy project in Chile could significantly impact the European Southern Observatory ...