Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, followed by Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Mercury orbits ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

In a celestial event known as a great alignment the five planets will be discernible with the naked eye, but to see Neptune ...

The formation of our solar system from a singular nebula raises an intriguing question: why did each planet develop with a ...

Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

STARGAZERS are in for a treat this month as a rare planet parade falls in Andromeda galaxy season. “One of the best planet ...

In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be visible, ...

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

Missed January's planetary parade? February 2025 offers another celestial spectacle. Discover when, where & how to catch ...

Our Solar System is a carefully balanced celestial dance held together by a virtually perfect balance of gravity and inertia.