A rare triple conjunction of Venus, Mars and Mercury is happening on the opposite side of the solar system to where Earth is, ...

From meteor showers to visible nebulas, August is primed to be an action-packed month for stargazers in the United States. And one of the highlights of the month? The impending meet-up of Jupiter and ...

Whether you’re revving up to kick off a new school year, making the most of days spent soaking up the sun pool or beachside or sneaking in your summer vacation, August feels like a month made for ...

Venus and Jupiter are about to get up close and personal in our skies. The two planets – the brightest in our solar system – have been steadily approaching each other for the past several August ...

If you set your alarm clock for 4 a.m. local time this week and head outside to a location with a clear and unobstructed view of the eastern horizon, you'll be able to catch sight of the two brightest ...

Stargazers hoping to catch sight of August's Venus-Jupiter Conjunction should keep their eyes to the skies on Tuesday morning. From Earth, both planets shine the brightest and will appear together ...

Set an early alarm Aug. 12 to ensure you’ll enjoy a special celestial treat. The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will be less than 1 degree apart in the eastern sky. One degree would be the ...

Venus and Jupiter exhibit a close planetary conjunction in the pre-dawn eastern sky during early August. The apparent angular separation between the two planets decreases progressively from 5.5° on ...

A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth. Venus will align with the sun ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Those who rise early — very early — on Monday, Aug. 12, will ...

It’s a busy season for to be a skywatcher. Besides the recent full moon and this year’s Perseid meteor shower hitting its peak, two of the brightest planets in our solar system will be cozying up. A ...