Astronomy ❯ Celestial Objects

Planets

Venus Saturn Mercury Jupiter Mars Neptune Venus and Jupiter Uranus Gas Giants

Mercury Brightens in Predawn Sky as It Approaches Greatest Elongation

The early-August elongation offers the clearest pre-sunrise viewing and sets up a close Mercury–Jupiter pairing around Aug. 15.

July’s Skywatch: Mars–Uranus Conjunction, Venus–Regulus and Moon‑lit Meteor Peaks

Daytime Moon Occults Venus Across Much of the U.S. on June 17

Southern Hemisphere Sky Guide: What to See in April 2026

January Night Sky: Jupiter’s Opposition Leads a Busy Month for Central Europe

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

June’s Night Sky Brings Mars-Regulus Encounter, ‘Strawberry Moon’ and Peak Daylight

Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak April 21-22, Offering Stargazing Opportunities

February Offers Rare Chance to View Seven Planets in Night Sky

February's Full Snow Moon Dazzles as a Micro Moon