As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...

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Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at ...

On Friday (Jan. 10), the moon will pass near Jupiter, meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus. Viewers can ...

Clear skies will be with us every night this week, perfect for the stargazers and those wanting to see the Planetary Parade ...

The object is designated Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), as it was first reported by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert ...

Sky gazers will get a peek at what has been called a "parade of planets," where this time around, up to seven planets may ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the Celestron ...

Welcome to WTOP’s inaugural monthly feature of “What’s up in the sky?” Here’s what D.C. stargazers can watch for regarding ...

The Red Planet comes closest to Earth, disappears behind the Moon in an occultation, and finally reaches opposition in the ...

Maybe your telescope, like many of them these days ... It’s still a good idea to familiarize yourself with the night sky as best you can. One resource I can suggest is the absolutely fantastic ...