Look to the southern sky after dark on Dec. 26 to spot the waxing crescent moon shining near the gas giant Saturn among the stars of the constellation Pisces.

The sky tells us a lot about what’s going to happen in weather. Last night’s sunset had a few strong hints as the chaotic sky developed. Sorry, I’m going to ...

A 14%-illuminated waxing crescent moon will hang low in the southwest tonight, soon after sunset, still in Capricorn, with ...

The article outlines a series of observational opportunities for planets, including Jupiter's Galilean moon shadow transits, close approaches of the Moon with Venus, Mercury, and Mars in the predawn ...

Mars will pass 0.8° north of Regulus at midnight EDT, and both are visible for several hours after sunset for evening observers to enjoy. In the post-sunset sky, look west to find the two standing ...

Mercury, the speedy little planet closest to the sun, is making a special twilight appearance this month as a bright pink dot low in the sky. The show started on Feb. 8 and will continue until Feb. 21 ...

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars are all visible right after sunset this week. Have you seen the “planetary parade” after sunset? It’s getting a lot of media attention, partly because Jupiter ...

In recent days, I’ve been getting quite a few e-mails and answering a number of phone inquiries as to “What is that bright light that is hanging in the sunset sky?” Typical of these is the e-mail I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. You’re seeing a bright white “star” in the post-sunset ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Fiery rose and peach sunset skies are a unique perk of our home on Earth. But what colors appear ...