October opens with Saturn, just about a week past opposition, high up in the eastern sky after dark and visible all night. ...

Mars is within 5 degrees of Mercury from Oct. 12 through Oct. 29, but is much fainter. On the evening of Oct. 19, the two planets will appear closest together, just 2 degrees apart. About 30 minutes ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. February brings a rare planetary parade, with five bright planets in clear view and a special ...

In case you missed the planetary alignment last month, don't worry — the "planet parade" continues into February, offering skygazers plenty of time to catch a glimpse of the six "aligning" planets. As ...

Binoculars never get enough credit when it comes to stargazing. They don’t have as much light-gathering ability and magnification as telescopes do, but binoculars have definite advantages. For one ...

The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42mm binoculars have over $130 off; now is the time to spot star clusters and planets for less.

Who doesn’t love a parade? Even planets do. Later this month and into February, six of our solar system’s eight planets will snap to attention and march in something like a long, bent line — or two ...

Looking through a telescope or binoculars can help you see Venus in its crescent phase on Valentine's Day—but the planet is visible to the naked eye. NASA For a romantic moment on Valentine’s Day, ...

February brings a rare planetary parade, with five bright planets in clear view and a special alignment of Mercury and Saturn on Feb. 24. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...