2025 opens with the chance to spot upwards of six planets together in the night sky. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, ...

On the evening of Jan. 10, Venus will reach its greatest eastern elongation — its easternmost distance from the sun. This is ...

January's sky brings a planet parade, Mars opposition, and the Quadrantid meteor shower. Enjoy Venus and Saturn's close ...

Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

With 2025 the peak of the sun’s 11-year solar cycle, expect intense geomagnetic storms that fuel auroras. Yes, they may well ...

When will we be able to see the planets at their best during this upcoming year of 2025? This guide will tell you. It will ...

The Sun reaches its southernmost point, the Ursid meteor shower peaks, and the Christmas Tree Cluster glitters in the sky ...

Welcome to WTOP’s inaugural monthly feature of “What’s up in the sky?” Here’s what D.C. stargazers can watch for regarding ...

Astronomers are often asked how the casual observer can distinguish planets from bright stars in the night sky.

As 2025 begins, you can easily spot four planets in the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars all shine ... The moon will be in totality and turn the color of blood (well, orange-ish at least) ...

As an evening star, Mercury appears in the western sky setting about ... of Leo the Lion. The planet and star will be at almost equal brightness and their color contrast will be striking.

As 2025 begins, you can easily spot four planets in the evening sky. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars all shine brightly every ...