Unfortunately for planet hunters, Mercury, Venus and Mars are all too close to the sun to observe; they will come out of the ...

Fact-based stories from our cosmic neighbourhood, one star or constellation at a time. Name it, navigate it, know it.

Skywatchers are in for a spectacular show as the January 2026 new moon has created darker skies, offering ideal conditions to ...

We on planet Earth thrive under a thick atmosphere of oxygen, nitrogen and other gasses; it not only sustains life on our planet but affects everything we ...

In February, you’ll be able to see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury with the naked eye, but you’ll need binoculars or a ...

Live Science reports on Jupiter’s opposition on January 10, 2026, explaining what it means, how bright Jupiter will appear, where to find it in the sky, and how to see the planet and its four main ...

Long before humans walked the Earth, your solar system had a brush with two blazing blue stars that passed surprisingly close ...

Shining in the constellation Gemini near the bright stars Pollux and Castor, Jupiter's opposition is the best time to see the ...

In the Solar System, there’s only one other gas giant: Saturn, currently visible to the west in the early evening. Leaving aside its glorious rings, Saturn has another claim to fame: this gas giant ...

January new moon brings darker skies and prime stargazing conditions across hemispheres. A new moon takes place when the Sun ...

Discover the highlights of the Northern Hemisphere’s winter night sky with our guide to the top celestial sights to enjoy through binoculars between November 2025 and January 2026. When you purchase ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...