The vernal equinox occurs as Mercury stands still in Pisces and several of Jupiter’s moons transit in the sky this week.

"If the moon and a planet are near Castor and Pollux you have an impressive show." From our earthly perspective, the moon and Mars will appear closest to each other at around 8 p.

The thermal impact of dust storms on Mars is significant, and is thought to play a similar role to that of water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere.

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The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to ...

Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are frequently seen in the night sky ... Planet parades must be observed during twilight between dawn and sunset so a glowing sky does not obscure the view. So, find a dark ...

The best chance to see as many planets as possible will be just after sunset on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Four of the planets - Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars - will be visible ...

With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.

The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday. Planetary parades aren't necessarily rare on their own, but the addition of Mercury and Venus makes the lineups more exciting, ...

Mars, often seen as a dry and dusty world, holds surprising beauty in its skies. While Earth’s clouds are made of water vapor, Martian clouds contain something quite different – frozen carbon dioxide, ...