When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future/Josh Dury The moon and Venus put on quite a show for skywatchers around the world this week. On Jan. 3, 2025, the "Evening Star" Venus and ...

We're nearing the end of a celestial show that has been going on for many months and the two main characters, Mars and Venus, will soon be coming out to take their final bows. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

The two biggest planets in our solar system are going to be looking downright cozy tonight. Venus and Saturn will appear to be snuggling close in our southwestern sky after sunset Saturday night - a little treat for skywatchers in an already-packed January.

On Saturday evening (Oct. 5) as darkness is falling, be sure to take a look low toward the west-southwest part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the brilliant planet Venus. The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal ...

February ends with a treat for sky-gazers: a parade of seven planets across the night sky, including Mercury, Uranus and Neptune alongside typically bright planets such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. But glimpsing all seven won't be easy, astronomers say.

MADISON, Wisc. (WKOW) — The planet Venus will be shining bright like a diamond Sunday as it reaches its highest point in the sky. "All you have to do to see it is go outside around sunset," said NASA's Giada Arney. "Look in the direction that the sun ...

It’s hard to miss the planet Venus. Unless the moon is up, this second planet from the sun can be the brightest object in the night sky. Right now, Venus is high in the west as darkness falls. It’s bright enough to be visible in a clear blue daytime ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the winter season takes hold, December’s clear, crisp nights offer stargazers a dazzling array of nighttime sights. From the Orion constellation to the bright planet Venus and the annual Geminids meteor shower. The Orion ...

Mercury switches from the evening to morning sky this month, while the giant planets dominate the night. The moons of Jupiter and Saturn offer many events. Venus stars on early November mornings, but drops lower day by day.