Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cosmic spectacle is unfolding overhead, with a rare parade of planets turning the night sky into a celestial stage in January ...

What is the difference between a moon and a planet? Trick question! According to scientific definitions, there often isn’t much of a difference at all. That might seem counterintuitive, but it’s true.

On Earth, you can look up at night and see the Moon shining bright from hundreds of thousands of miles away. But if you went to Venus, that wouldn't be the case. Not every planet has a moon — so why ...

Saturn has pulled decisively ahead in the solar system’s quiet “moon race,” with astronomers now tallying a staggering 274 natural satellites circling the ringed giant. The new count, driven by the ...

(CNN) — Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers plenty of reasons to look to the sky in 2026. The new year kicks off with the full wolf ...

The next full moon of 2025 will arrive two days before Valentine's Day this year. Known as the "snow moon," the full moon will be visible Feb. 12. The snow moon won't be the only event to keep ...

The upcoming year will offer a blood-red moon, spectacular meteor showers and the first glimpse of the sun’s corona since ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The ringed gas giant Saturn has officially replaced Jupiter as the ...

A cosmic spectacle is unfolding overhead, with a rare parade of planets turning the night sky into a celestial stage in January and February 2025. The new year kicked off with seven planets aligning ...