This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.

Currently shining at its greatest brilliance for this current apparition, this dazzling evening "star" currently appears as a ...

In this article, I'll delve into the Moon's phases, including why they occur and how they impact life on Earth. The Sun always lights up one half of our Moon. However, that's not always the half we ...

Have you read on social media about the “once in 396 billion years” planetary alignment happening on Jan. 25? Guess what? Social media is not reliable. Here’s what’s really going on — and why you ...

Mars still is spectacularly brilliant, as brilliant as it will be for another 26 months. When the Red Planet again falls into an orbit opposite the sun - called “opposition.” It is so bright that with ...

People in the northern hemisphere will be able to see Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars during the planetary parade. The next full moon will happen on Feb. 12. Known as the ...

The Moon’s elliptical orbit means it does not travel in a perfect circle, and its distance from Earth varies, so no lunar orbit is the same. This is also why some full moons are known as supermo ...