This week has already given us an aurora borealis and the Perseids meteor shower. Wednesday morning is your next chance to see a spectacular sky event. Mars and Jupiter will be in conjunction ...

Getting from Earth to space isn’t just about speed—it’s about planning the right trajectory. The Moon, our closest neighbor, takes just a few days to reach with a direct approach, as seen in Apollo ...

Seven planets will be visibly in the night sky on Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be visible with the naked eye. Neptune and Uranus are both out, too, but you’ll need a telescope ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Prepare for a rare astronomical treat this Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, when a remarkable planetary alignment, often referred to as a "planetary parade," will grace the evening ...

"It's like a game of billiards around the solar system, flying by a couple of planets at just the right angle and timing to build up the energy we need to get to Jupiter and Europa." Today (March ...