The planets offer exciting views in April. Jupiter is a brilliant object in the evening sky, although the observing window ...

Plus: A solar eclipse and an occultation of the Pleiades as our satellite skims through several constellations in the sky ...

Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun on Saturday during an event called an inferior conjunction. However, this rare alignment is extremely difficult to observe without special equipment and a ...

Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t plan on seeing the linkup.

Venus is really on the move… here's a great study of the changing phases of the perpetually cloud-shrouded world from September 24 to March 9, courtesy of Efrain Morales: It's amazing that ...

Venus will pass nearly between the Earth and the Sun in an astronomical event known as an inferior conjunction. The moment ...

Observing the night sky can be done with ... A backyard telescope will reveal that Venus also has a crescent phase, while Mercury will show a gibbous shape. On Monday evening, March 3, the pretty ...

Plus: Observe two stunning spirals, see Venus reappear as a morning star, and enjoy the Last Quarter Moon in the sky this ...

Several noteworthy astronomical events will unfold this week. Understanding these occurrences enriches our appreciation of the universe and can guide amateur astronomers in planning their observations ...

This week presents an exciting array of astronomical phenomena, including the last quarter moon and several planetary alignments. In this article, we’ll explore key celestial events involving the ...

Venus has phases just like the moon. Before and after the conjunction, Venus looks like a thin crescent — though only telescopes can see it. Those looking for signs of the transition can watch ...