The predawn hours of Aug. 8 present a perfect opportunity to see Jupiter's four largest moons line up next to the "King of the Planets" as it voyages through the stars of the constellation Gemini.

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, February 6The bright star Sirius dominates the southern sky late this evening, blazing high in the south around 10 P.M. local time. You ...

The Moon passes 5° north of Jupiter at 9 A.M. EDT. Just six percent illuminated by this evening, you can try to spot the young crescent Moon hanging above the gas giant in the western sky after sunset ...

The February 2026 Full Moon peaks on February 2, pairs with bright Jupiter and carries centuries of cultural meaning across the world.

A comet from another star system will swing by Mars on Friday as a fleet of spacecraft trains its sights on the interstellar visitor. We already know a decent amount about how planets form, but moon ...

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