Whether you're an experienced astronomer or simply enjoy gazing at the night sky, this January offers a rare opportunity to witness a dazzling array of planets.
Here’s how it works. Four bright planets are visible together in the night sky this month in what NASA calls a "planetary parade" that is a must-see for stargazers. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and ...
Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Was the “Star of Bethlehem” an actual astronomical event? At this time of year, it’s always open for debate, yet most ...
15, Mars will be at opposition to the sun, when it will be in the sky all night; rising at sunset ... the predawn hours on Wednesday morning. The actual term is called an occultation (from ...