The sun arrives at the December solstice at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. This is the farthest south the sun gets in the heavens; it begins its six-month return northward at the moment winter begins in ...

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing ...

Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade.Catch the spectacle while you can because it's the last one of the year. These linkups happen when several ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...

On July 4, there will be an uncommonly good opportunity to get a glimpse of Mercury, the smallest, speediest planet in our solar system. Named after the Roman god known for his winged feet and swift ...

Venus will reach its highest altitude in the morning sky on Aug. 1 while shining close to Jupiter in the 'hand' of the constellation Orion. Stargazers in the U.S. will see Venus rise above the eastern ...

Four planets should appear aligned in the early morning sky next week, but get ready to see this before the sun rises. On the morning of April 17, Mercury, Venus, Neptune and Saturn will take part in ...

Four of Earth’s neighbors are about to appear in a planetary alignment. Those four planets — Mercury, Venus, Neptune and Saturn — will make up what professional and amateur astronomers colloquially ...

Discover the brightest planets in the December 2025 night sky, including Jupiter and Mercury, and know the best times to see ...