Shining in the constellation Gemini near the bright stars Pollux and Castor, Jupiter's opposition is the best time to see the ...
On January 9, 2026, Mars reaches solar conjunction—meaning it aligns directly with the Sun, disappearing from our night sky ...
Mars (seen in the upper track) and Venus (lower track) appear to "cross" the open star cluster Messier 44 — better known as ...
A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth. Venus will align with the sun ...
A conjunction is an astronomical event in which at least two planets – or, in this case, other celestial bodies – appear to our vantage from Earth to be close together in the sky. The trio of ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The two brightest planets to the naked eye, Venus and ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Venus (photographed here from the ISS) and Mercury will appear close to each other after sunset, ...