On August 23, 2023, Venus retrograde and Mercury retrograde will join forces for a wild and crazy finale to summer. As you look at your calendar to lock in your last-minute summer plans, there are a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. After spending the last six months in the evening sky for ...

If you're willing to rise early, you may spot a beautiful sight in the eastern sky on Tuesday, Oct. 10. About three hours before sunrise, the bright planet Venus and a 17%-lit crescent moon will ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The early June night sky will be illuminated by two celestial phenomenon this weekend - the Strawberry Moon and the best viewing opportunities of Venus this year. Venus will be ...

You don't want to miss this bright show in the sky. From full moons to meteor showers, there have been numerous celestial events to enjoy this year—but the show isn't over yet. On Wednesday, December ...

February might be our shortest month, but it’s far from bleak. The winter night sky will be beckoning us to look up all month long. In January, we were treated to a “Planet Parade” of four bright ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What’s the bright star in the west after sunset? If there’s ...

A celestial phenomenon is set to occur between Venus and the moon Thursday night, according to NASA's calendar. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere and you've got a clear sky Thursday, look to the ...

Early on Oct. 10, the bright planet Venus will appear exceptionally close to the crescent moon in a lovely skywatching display. Here's when and where to watch. When you purchase through links on our ...