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 ...

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.

Tonight and throughout January, stargazers can see a planetary alignment in the night sky or what some are calling a ...

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

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

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

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 ...