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

January brings an extraordinary treat for stargazers: a rare four-planet conjunction lighting up the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in a dazzling celestial display, making ...

Jupiter, as always, is a dazzling object, shining among the stars of Gemini the Twins. It reaches opposition on Jan. 10; this ...

The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The two brightest planets to the naked eye, Venus and ...

Reports of a "great planetary alignment" have been making the rounds on the internet. And while these reports are greatly exaggerated, you still have a little time to head outside and see January's ...

On January 9, 2026, Mars reaches solar conjunction—meaning it aligns directly with the Sun, disappearing from our night sky ...

From a ‘blood moon’ and a total solar eclipse to meteor showers and conjunctions, these are the 10 events astrophotographers ...

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 ...

Jupiter and Mars are about to get up close and personal to one another. Look up to the sky early Wednesday morning and you'll see what astronomers call a planetary conjunction. This is what is ...

A celestial conjunction featuring the moon, Venus, and the star Regulus will be visible on Friday, Sept. 19. This event will be bright enough to be seen without a telescope, though clouds could ...