Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Venus (L) and Jupiter (R) rise together in a rare ...

On Wednesday night, you have the chance to experience stunning sunset views and witness the Jupiter Lighthouse turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors also can get an inside look at the nuts ...

The gap between the two planets has been closing all month. In early November, Jupiter appeared some 30° to Venus’ upper left. By November 30, the separation drops to just 2° — four times the Moon’s ...

The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...

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 ...

Take a look at the western sky just after sunset this week, and you’ll see an amazing sight: three bright planets in close formation. The giant planet Jupiter is moving behind the sun, so is dropping ...

The public has the opportunity to learn about the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and also experience a glorious South Florida sunset. Visitors can get an inside look at the nuts and bolts of the working ...

Get ready for a celestial gathering of the solar system's largest planets and the moon after sunset on Oct. 14. This alignment will provide an opportunity for stargazing before the season gets colder.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky Monday, appearing closer to one another than they have since Galileo’s time in the 17th century. Astronomers say so-called ...

Over the next few nights, observers with clear skies and a great view of the low western horizon may be able to observe a triple conjunction between the planets Mercury and Jupiter and the bright star ...

Saturn is on display in the early-evening sky this month along with Uranus and Neptune, both within reach of binoculars.

If you gaze at the night skies on any of these days and find yourself wondering, “What is that bright star?” then what you’re seeing is likely Jupiter edging toward opposition. The celestial event ...