Wake up early to witness the year's most dazzling planetary pairing as Venus and Jupiter close in for a celestial rendezvous.

The latest shower, the Perseids, is a favorite among skywatchers. It is one of the strongest showers each year, with as many ...

It is, after all, the third brightest planet in the sky, next to the sun and moon. Still, it's important to be careful when attempting to catch a glimpse of Venus in the morning.

The gas giant returns to the sky in July, standing among the stars of Gemini in the morning sky and coming within within 1.5° of Venus for three days centered on Aug. 12.

Star Dome The map below portrays the sky as seen near 35° north latitude. Located inside the border are the cardinal directions and their intermediate points.

The top astronomical alignment of May is about to greet night owls and early risers as the crescent moon aligns with Venus and Saturn Friday morning. All three will be in a row in the eastern sky ...

You bet. Here’s what we’ll see, according to NASA: “Around April 24th and 25th, you’ll find Venus, Saturn, and the crescent moon gathered low in the east as dawn warms up the morning sky.

That’s good news for those who aren’t a fan of early morning sky watching sessions, so hopefully the comet does survive its rendezvous with our host star. We’re rooting for you, C/2025 F2.