But because planets always appear in a line from our Earth-bound vantage, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common, according to astronomers, is seeing so many bright ...

On February 24, the planet will be particularly easy to spot, appearing bright and close to Saturn, with Mercury shining about eight times brighter than Saturn. Venus, Jupiter, and Mars can be ...

February brings a rare planetary parade, with five bright planets in clear view and a special alignment of Mercury and Saturn on Feb. 24. Throughout February, a striking gathering of the five ...

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.

Four bright planets are visible together in the night sky this month in what NASA calls a "planetary parade" that is a must-see for stargazers. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will each take a ...

It's extra bright in January because it's directly opposite the sun from our position. As a result, we're mostly seeing Mars' day side, with the sun reflecting brightly off its surface. For guidance ...

“Planets always appear along a line in the sky, so the ‘alignment’ isn’t special,” NASA writes. “What’s less common is seeing four or five bright planets at once, which doesn’t ...