Mercury, the speedy little planet closest to the sun, is making a special twilight appearance this month as a bright pink dot low in the sky. The show started on Feb. 8 and will continue until Feb. 21 ...

The sky tells us a lot about what’s going to happen in weather. Last night’s sunset had a few strong hints as the chaotic sky developed. Sorry, I’m going to ...

The article outlines a series of observational opportunities for planets, including Jupiter's Galilean moon shadow transits, close approaches of the Moon with Venus, Mercury, and Mars in the predawn ...

Mars will pass 0.8° north of Regulus at midnight EDT, and both are visible for several hours after sunset for evening observers to enjoy. In the post-sunset sky, look west to find the two standing ...