Mighty Jupiter stands high in the east at sunset, dominating the stars of Taurus the Bull as they begin to appear in the ...

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

Jupiter and Mars will appear to make ultraclose approaches to the moon on two nights this week. Here's how to get the best view, starting tonight.

On Saturday evening, February 1, a lovely crescent moon passes just to the left of Venus, which is now shining at the ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special ...

The brightest planets in the night sky will shine as the 'planet parade' continues throughout February, plus be on the lookout for the Moon to join the line-up, and for Saturn to 'tag' Mercury in ...

The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you ...