February's skies stack spectacles, from new moon to rare six-planet parade

On February 28, six planets will be visible shortly after sunset: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Rare planet parade, full moon to light up sky above Idaho. Here’s when to watch

That will be a partial solar eclipse where the moon will block 70% of the sun from view. A rare planetary parade will march across the sky on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to NASA. Venus, Mercury, ...
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Mild May nights deliver planets, Flower Moon, last meteor shower until July

Mild May nights will set the stage for a great month of stargazing with the cosmos offering a trio of astronomical sights, including a planetary alignment and the last meteor shower until the dog days ...

January new moon: Here’s how to get the best view with Jupiter and Saturn

January new moon brings darker skies and prime stargazing conditions across hemispheres. A new moon takes place when the Sun and Moon align closely in the sky, occupying the same celestial longitude.