On Sunday (Jan. 12), the Red Planet will make its close approach of Earth at 8:32 a.m. EST (13:32 GMT). This event, known as perigee, causes Mars to appear bigger and brighter in the sky than usual, ...

The south polar region of Mars When it was shared: Jan. 29, 2025 Why it's so special: These odd, fan-like features on the ...

The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun on Jan. 15. It will be visible all night long because it will rise with the ...

Like a celestial parade across the cosmos, five bright planets are lighting up the night sky and visible with the naked eye ...

Mars will appear to make an ultraclose approach to the moon on Sunday, after Jupiter had a turn earlier this week. Here's how to get the best view of the rare conjunction.

Don't put your binoculars away just yet, the planet parade continues through February. Here's which planets will be visible ...

According to BBC Sky at Night Magazine, it is all a matter of perspective and how we see objects in the night sky from Earth.

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

February’s night sky gives us the bright trio of Mars, Jupiter and Venus, according to NASA skywatch experts. “Venus blazes ...

Don't forget a moon filter! On February 9 the moon occults Mars. The occultation will be visible across the far northern parts of North America, northern Asia and Europe; in other places ...

Venus, Jupiter, and Mars dominate the sky. Catch your last views of Saturn as early in the month, the Moon passes in front of ...

The night sky will feature a parade of its own in the coming weeks, with several planets visible for sky watchers to enjoy.