Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Explanation: Fainter stars in the zodiacal constellation Capricornus are scattered near the plane of the ecliptic in this field of view.

Apr 6, 2022 · On the day of the Mars-Saturn conjunction – April 4 and 5, 2022 – Jupiter was still tough to see before sunrise. But by mid-April, we’ll all see Jupiter in the sunrise direction, about an...

Apr 9, 2022 · Taken on the morning of April 4, the telescopic snapshot captured their tantalizing close conjunction in a predawn sky, the pair of planets separated by only about 1/3 of a degree. That's easily less than the apparent width of a Full Moon.

Jan 19, 2025 · Six planets – Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune – are currently visible in the night sky. During just one night in late February, they will be joined by Mercury, a rare seven ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Cue the planet parade, Saturn and Venus cross paths, Mars expresses its opposition, and the outlook for the Quadrantid meteors. In January, you’ll have the opportunity to take in four bright planets in a single, sweeping view.

May 1, 2022 · This stunning view of the planetary alignment of Saturn (top), the red planet Mars, approaching conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, and the waning 2.6% illuminated moon in the orange glow of an...

Jan 6, 2025 · A few hours after the sky darkens, Venus and Saturn will become visible in the southwest with Jupiter above them and Mars to the east. If you have a telescope, you'll be able to spot two additional planets that aren't visible to the naked eye: Uranus and Neptune, according to …

1 day ago · Well, on Feb. 24, Mercury will be in conjunction with Saturn, with the two planets appearing relatively close — just 1.5 degrees apart. This will be your chance to complete the set and say you ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus will all be visible with the naked eye. Neptune and Uranus will be there, too, but won’t be as shining as brightly. Use a telescope or binoculars for an even ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will be visible all at once this month. Stock illustration of all the solar system's planets. ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS