Mercury is notoriously difficult to see from Earth, thanks to its proximity to the Sun. But on July 4, Mercury reaches its ...

The coming week will see the gas giant Saturn return to the Northern Hemisphere's late night sky, after spending the last few ...

5 planets aligning in the sky this week 03:53. People can catch a five-planet alignment on Tuesday night as Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will appear across the night sky.. The planets ...

A lineup of five planets will appear beneath the moon in the night sky, beginning just after sunset. Onlookers should be able to catch the best glimpse of the alignment the evening of March 28 ...

When millions of people turn off their lights for Earth Hour each year, something remarkable happens in the night sky above ...

Four prominent celestial objects — the moon, a bright planet and two bright stars — will come together to form a "celestial ...

Stargazers can find many locations throughout the country to explore the celestial wonders of the night sky, which serves as an excellent way to unwind from daily stress.

The data shows that the night sky got, on average, 9.6% brighter every year. For many people, the night sky today is twice as bright as it was eight years ago.