FOUR planets are visible in the night sky. You will have to battle January clouds, but here is how to find them.
Within the first hour and a half hour after sunset, you can see four planets without a telescope. Mars, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn will shine beautifully in the evening. While there are clear skies, take advantage of this beautiful view. You can also see the planets more vividly with a telescope or a sky app on your phone.
Astrophotographers will be able to capture Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune tonight. However, Mercury will join the parade later in February. Apart from this, earlier EarthSky astronomer John Goss revealed that Venus,
Though such alignments aren't unheard of, this particular formation was special due to the sheer number of planets visible together.
Your heart wants one thing, but your logical mind is pulling you in a completely different direction On Jan. 14, harmony-seeking Venus will clash with larger-than-life Jupiter, sparking confusion that could have you questioning everything from your love ...
Skywatchers can spot Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars in the night sky with the naked eye, but two other planets might need a telescope to be seen.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot storm, which usually appears dark-red, can be seen shining a lurid blue color in an ultraviolet image of the planet.
The alignment of six planets - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune - will be visible through to mid-February, with peak visibility around January 29, coinciding with the new moon.
Venus and Saturn will be in conjunction this weekend, appearing side by side in the night sky during January's post-sunset "planet parade."
Both Venus and Saturn will be in the Aquarius constellation, the water bearer, during their close approach. To help spot it, viewers should look towards the south in the evening sky, using the bright star Fomalhaut in the nearby Piscis Austrinus constellation as a guide to locate Aquarius.
It’s a phenomenon known as a “planet parade,” where the planets appear to be marching across the night sky. Stargazers will be able to see Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars with just the naked eye for the rest of this month. A telescope will be needed to spot Uranus and Neptune.
On Jan. 14, harmony-seeking Venus will clash with larger-than-life Jupiter, sparking confusion that could have you questioning everything from your love life to the dynamic within your immediate ...