(NEXSTAR) — The sky has already graced us with a total lunar eclipse and a rare planetary alignment, but we’ll soon have the chance to witness another peculiar celestial event: the disappearance of ...
On Dec. 25 and 26, a waxing crescent moon will appear close to Saturn in the night sky after sunset, making a beautiful Christmas pairing.
The solar system’s largest planet shines bright as the Moon wanes and Saturn’s moons dance in the sky this week.
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 48%-lit moon will appear roughly ...
Live Science reports on Jupiter’s opposition on January 10, 2026, explaining what it means, how bright Jupiter will appear, where to find it in the sky, and how to see the planet and its four main ...
What to see in the night sky on New Year’s Eve 2025, including the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Orion, the Pleiades, and northern sky landmarks ...
As the New Year 2026 launches, only two bright planets, Saturn and Jupiter, are visible in the entire night sky.
Jupiter, as always, is a dazzling object, shining among the stars of Gemini the Twins. It reaches opposition on Jan. 10; this ...
Two supermoons — occurring when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth — will close out 2026. At about 226,000 miles away, the moon appears larger and brighter than average, ideal ...
Meteor showers, eclipses, a planetary parade and 13 full moons will be visible in the night sky in 2026. Here’s when to see them.