The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

Read A sky chart showing Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus in a "planet parade." Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech On most ...

A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will ...

Keep your eye on the ball” is a motto for many athletes—and for astronomers trying to find Earth-threatening space rocks ...

On Feb. 7, a connection that only happens every 18 years will occur: Neptune and the North Node are conjunct in the dreamy ...

Wednesday, February 5 First Quarter Moon occurs at 3:02 A.M. EST. Nearly half a day later, the Moon passes 5° north of Uranus ...

The Moon passes 0.3° south of the bright red giant star Antares at 7 P.M. EST. However, the pair isn't visible this evening, as they'll rise in the early-morning sky, so we'll feature them tomorrow.

Four of those planets are close enough, large enough, and bright enough to see with the naked eye. Venus and Jupiter are particularly bright and stand out against the background stars. The most ...

Whether you're diving into creative endeavors or realigning your goals, February is all about letting the winds of change ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy in just three years. A new project celebrates its impact on the study of exoplanets, worlds beyond the solar system.

HD 20794 d completes its orbit just shy of two Earth years, placing it well within reach of conditions that might harbor life ...