Six planets will form a cosmic lineup Feb. 28 — here’s why the rare sight may be harder to spot than you think.

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. February 20: The Coma Star Cluster shines Head out after moonset this evening to chase down planetary nebula NGC 3242 in ...

For those who enjoy viewing the night sky, a unique opportunity is just around the corner late this month.

This weekend brings a prime opportunity to see the biggest planet in the solar system shining at its brightest all year. After dominating the night sky for more than a month, Jupiter will reach ...

Jupiter will be the brightest planet in the sky during the month of August — and beginning Friday, it will be lined up with Saturn and the moon. For three days, the trio will be lined up side-by-side ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. It forms an eye-catching ...

LOS ANGELES - In January, sky-gazers had the rare opportunity to view a planetary trio — an astronomical event where Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury were in triple conjunction. Now, sky-watchers have a ...

The Moon and Jupiter share the morning sky as they rise together in Gemini the Twins. The pair is about 3° high in the northeast an hour and a half before sunrise, forming an elongated triangle with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This month, it's all about Venus and Jupiter. Over the next ...

On February 21, 2026, the UAE will witness a rare 'planetary parade' as six planets align in the night sky. Venus, Jupiter, ...