Venus reaches greatest brilliancy in the evening sky on Sept. 19 and in the morning sky on Nov. 29. In late September through ...

On August 10, six planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will line up in an arc in the night sky. Four of these planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn—can be seen with the ...

If you've never sighted this rocky little world for yourself, you'll never get a better opportunity than right now to see it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

On the date of the article, Mercury and Jupiter will appear in close proximity (2° separation) at 4 PM EDT, observable in the evening twilight to the west. Both planets, Mercury (-1.3 magnitude) and ...

Wausau Pilot & Review As 2025 gives way to the new year, skywatchers in central Wisconsin have one last chance to spot elusive Mercury before it slips ...

On November 23, 2025, Venus (magnitude –3.9) and Mercury (magnitude 2.9) will be observable in the predawn eastern sky, separated by 1.5 degrees, with binoculars recommended for Mercury due to its ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of the moment of June's new moon, with Jupiter passing close to the sun in the ...

A parade is taking place in the sky, but an early wake-up time is required to see it properly. A “planetary parade” — in which Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus are aligned — began ...

The nights surrounding June 7 will see Jupiter and Mercury crowd together close to the horizon in the northwestern sky. Stargazers in the U.S. will need a clear horizon to spot the planetary duo ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The moon will this Saturday, Aug. 16, join a “planet parade” ...