A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth. Venus will align with the sun ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Venus in the dawn sky as a 'morning star' in September 2023 as seen from Strathmore, Alberta, ...

The planets offer exciting views in April. Jupiter is a brilliant object in the evening sky, although the observing window narrows as the Sun sets later each day. Mars is past its best, but remains ...

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 ...

Set an early alarm Aug. 12 to ensure you’ll enjoy a special celestial treat. The two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will be less than 1 degree apart in the eastern sky. One degree would be the ...

Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher encourages pre-sunrise eastern sky observation. The observation target is Venus, noted for its high brightness. Venus's brightness is highlighted, potentially ...

Venus reaches its greatest western elongation (46°) from the Sun at midnight EDT. Earth's sister planet is now visible in the early-morning sky, and today Venus rises in the east at 3:30 A.M. local ...

Jupiter is the brilliant evening “star” visible after sunset this winter, peaking in brightness at opposition on Jan. 10, ...