Skywatchers across the globe are in for a spectacular pre-dawn show on Thursday, September 19, as the waning crescent moon aligns closely with Venus and the bright star Regulus. The rare sight, popularly described as the "star next to moon tonight" moment ...

A total lunar eclipse is the highlight of the month. For planetary action, Jupiter is well placed most of the night and there are many events involving its Galilean moons. Soon after sunset,

Tonight, the skies will offer some fascinating celestial events, featuring a special rendezvous between the crescent Moon and the planet Mercury. If you’re lucky enough to catch the show, you’ll see the Moon gliding by the tiny planet in the early evening sky,

TOLEDO, Ohio — If you’re an early riser (or willing to become one), the morning of Saturday, Sept. 20, promises one of the best naked-eye sky events of the year: a slim crescent moon, the brilliant planet Venus, and the bright star Regulus coming into ...

A conjunction is an astronomical event in which at least two planets – or, in this case, other celestial bodies – appear to our vantage from Earth to be close together in the sky. The trio of celestial objects in conjunction should be visible Friday, Sept.

A celestial event called a conjunction featured the moon, Venus, and the star Regulus on Sept. 19. The trio will still be shining on Sept. 20, but Venus and Regulus will be further from the moon. The event is visible in the pre-dawn hours by looking east ...

Skywatchers awed by the brilliant planet Venus shining with the crescent moon this week are in good company. The striking celestial lights also drew the watchful gaze of President Barack Obama, a new White House photograph reveals. The photo of the ...