All articles tagged with #planets
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Live Science
This weekend, Jupiter reaches opposition, making it the brightest and most visible in the night sky all year, especially near the constellation Gemini, offering a prime viewing opportunity with binoculars or telescopes to see its moons and cloud bands, and it will remain visible throughout January and into February.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Space
In January, only Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the naked eye, with Jupiter reaching opposition on Jan. 10 and shining brightly, while Venus, Mercury, and Mars are hidden behind the sun for most of the month. The best viewing times are around these events, with Jupiter being the highlight of the month.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Space
2026 offers numerous exciting skywatching events including eclipses, planetary conjunctions, meteor showers, and a supermoon, providing spectacular opportunities for astronomy enthusiasts to observe the night sky.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Universe Today
2026 will feature major astronomical events including a total solar eclipse, lunar eclipses, planetary occultations, meteor showers, and notable planetary conjunctions, making it an exciting year for skywatchers.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Space
On Christmas night 2025, stargazers can enjoy viewing the waxing crescent moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and Polaris, along with prominent constellations and star clusters, making for a spectacular winter sky experience.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Live Science
Winter is an ideal season for binocular stargazing in the Northern Hemisphere, offering spectacular sights such as Sirius with its rainbow colors, Jupiter at opposition with its moons, the first quarter moon with shadows, the Owl Cluster in Cassiopeia, a supermoon rise, star clusters in Auriga, the winter Milky Way, Caroline’s Rose, Earthshine on the moon, and more, all visible with good binoculars and clear, dark skies from November 2025 to January 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WTOP
In November 2025, notable sky events include the full hunter’s supermoon, the Leonid meteor shower on November 20-21, and the visibility of planets like Jupiter and Saturn. The month also features the star Capella, the Milky Way, and the Andromeda Galaxy, with various astronomy events and viewing opportunities in the D.C. area.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by bgr.com
A recent study proposes a new theory explaining why planets in our solar system are tilted, shedding light on the dynamics of planetary formation and evolution.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by gothamist.com
As fall begins in September, New Yorkers can enjoy longer nights for stargazing, with notable celestial events including Saturn at opposition, visibility of Neptune, Venus, and Jupiter, along with minor meteor showers like the Aurigid and Epsilon Perseid, especially during the darker phases of the moon after September 21.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC Sky at Night Magazine
The article explains that the average distance from Earth to the Moon is about 384,400 km, and all the planets of the Solar System could fit within this distance, including Jupiter and Saturn, highlighting the vastness of space and the optical illusions that make the Moon appear larger and closer than it actually is.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Live Science
Venus and Jupiter will appear very close together in the sky on August 12, less than a degree apart, offering a spectacular view for early risers and skywatchers using binoculars or telescopes, with the event visible before sunrise and slightly affected by the moon's brightness.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN
This weekend, sky-gazers can view August's sturgeon moon at its peak, along with planets Venus and Jupiter, and upcoming meteor showers. Additionally, 2025 will feature four more full moons, including supermoons, and notable lunar and solar eclipses in September.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
The July full moon, known as the buck moon, will reach peak illumination on Thursday, with the best viewing times a few hours after sunset, especially in areas with clear eastern horizons. The moon's name reflects the antler growth of male deer during this period, and other indigenous names highlight seasonal changes. Additionally, upcoming celestial events include visible planets Venus, Jupiter, and Mars, as well as significant lunar and solar eclipses in September, marking notable moments in space observation for 2025.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Scientists are discovering that weather phenomena on other planets, such as clouds on Jupiter, dust storms on Mars, and rainstorms on Titan, resemble Earth's weather patterns, highlighting the universal laws of physics across the universe.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
June's full moon, known as the strawberry moon, will be visible alongside the Milky Way and multiple planets, with the event influenced by a major lunar standstill making it the lowest full moon in decades from the Northern Hemisphere. The moon will be near the galaxy's bright center, and other celestial sights include visible planets like Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus, as well as upcoming lunar and solar eclipses in 2025.