When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. February brings a rare planetary parade, with five bright planets in clear view and a special ...

Now is a great time to view Venus as it rounds the sun in Earth’s direction. Credit: Creators.com illustration I hope you got a chance to see the moon nuzzled up to Venus on Feb. 1, and perhaps even ...

Skywatchers are in for a rare treat this August as six planets align in a stunning arc across the night sky. This planetary parade will be visible through the end of the month. While four of the ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. February ends with ...

Venus appears as a tiny crescent between tree branches yesterday evening (May 11) through a telephoto lens. You can easily see its phase in binoculars now. Bob King Have you noticed that Venus is ...

Planetary alignments aren't rare, but they can be when they involve six of the eight planets in our solar system. Look for a planetary parade that includes Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and ...

The much anticipated April 8 solar eclipse is fast approaching but it won't be the only phenomenon visible in the sky that day. Planets Venus and Jupiter will be visible during the eclipse along with ...

Throughout February, a striking gathering of the five brightest planets—Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn—along with ...