Mercury joins the night sky to complete a seven-planet alignment just after sunset for the end of February. Saturn leaves our ...

All of the major planets that are visible from Earth are included in this alignment, which is especially thrilling since it allows viewers to take in the size and connectivity of our solar system.

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but with a telescope you can spot Neptune and Uranus.

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

Scientists believe that two asteroids might be fragments of long-lost "planetary embryos" from the early solar system.

15, 2025 — New observational data and simulation models have confirmed a new type of planet unlike anything found in the Solar System ... Mimics Earth-Moon System Jan. 7, 2025 — A researcher ...

one which can offer superb views of the other bodies in the solar system. But which one to choose? We've got you covered with our guide to the best telescopes for seeing planets. Now's a great ...

On Feb. 24, from west to east, you can see Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars, all spanning 117.5°, ...

A rare 7-planet alignment will be visible in the ... This is a view of the solar system from above. You can see how all the planets are generally on one half of our system. Notice how Mercury ...

This is a view of the solar system from above. You can see how all the planets are generally on one half of our system. Notice how Mercury, Saturn and Neptune are a bit more in line with the sun.