The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

"This planet could play a pivotal role in future missions... to search for biosignatures indicating potential life, " Dr.

An object eight times the mass of Jupiter may have swooped around the sun, coming superclose to Mars' present-day orbit ...

Mars is in opposition through the entire month of January, meaning it will be directly opposite the Sun from Earth and will ...

Four planets will be in the parade in January, while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.

Known as the "Parade of Planets," the celestial event will feature appearances from Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune and ...

You might want to keep your eyes on the skies through next month: Six planets will align in January and February.

Baker said that there are other astronomical events that may be more interesting than the parade of planets. Baker said Mars ...

A parade of planets will be visible to skywatchers around the globe through the rest of this month and into February.

Stargazers will be treated to a rare alignment of seven planets on 28 February when Mercury joins six other planets that are already visible in the night sky. Here's why it matters to scientists.

Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.