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Six-Planet Alignment Peaks Feb. 28 With Mercury Best Spotted This Weekend

Most viewers will catch bright Jupiter, as fainter planets typically require binoculars or a telescope.

Snow Moon Glows Over UK After Weekend Peak

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec. 13–14 With Dark Skies and Up to 150 Meteors an Hour

8% Crescent Moon Meets Mars Low in the West Tonight

Rare 'Black Moon' New Moon Occurs in Virgo Overnight Aug. 22–23

Seasonal ‘Black Moon’ Arrives Early Saturday, Bringing Prime Dark Skies for Stargazers

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights