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 ...

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 ...

Baker said that there are other astronomical events that may be more interesting than the parade of planets. Baker said Mars ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

The article humorously imagines how planets would describe themselves if they were dating profiles. Each planet has a unique ...