Here's our weekly guide to the planets, stars and other highlights in the night sky this week. Plus, we've got a heads up on ...

April brings some spectacular targets for astrophotographers, chief among them a string of galaxies that pop into view. It’s ...

Venus remains rather low at dawn but slowly gains altitude as the month rolls along. Look for it in the east 45-60 minutes ...

"If the moon and a planet are near Castor and Pollux you have an impressive show." From our earthly perspective, the moon and Mars will appear closest to each other at around 8 p.

Mark your calendars, because with March well underway, now’s the perfect time to look up and see the planet Mars as it takes center stage in the night sky. Whether you're an experienced ...

Seven planets currently form a rare "planet parade" in February's evening sky, with three easy to see with the naked eye, and two more possible. It will return in 2036.

Ingenuity proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that a helicopter can operate on another planet. Over 72 flights, the little ...

After Friday's spectacle, a "planet parade" of this size won't appear in the night sky for several years, experts say.

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 ...

March 8: The Moon Meets Mars On the night of March 8, the moon and Mars will transit through the sky together from the south to the western sky. Weather permitting, the duo will remain visible ...