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Planetary alignments, a total lunar eclipse, and meteor showers are highlights to look for in the coming year.

Astronomy fans got to see a planetary alignment in mid-April featuring Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Neptune. Stargazers will once again be treated to a planetary alignment in May, though not as big as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Did you see the "Great Planet Parade" of 2025? If not, it's ...

If you're an early riser, you're in for a treat. On Sunday, Aug. 10, six planets — Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune — will line up in what is called a "planetary alignment." This ...

Did you miss the start of the planetary alignment last week? Well, don't worry, you'll still have a few more days to see it before the month is up. But this will be your last chance for the year.

Another planetary alignment is coming up in April People got to witness a seven-planet alignment in February The next alignment of seven planets will take place in October, 2028 Many Massachusetts ...

Stargazers will be able to see a large planetary alignment in August The Farmer's Almanac website puts prime viewing for the planetary alignment on Aug. 18, "45 minutes before sunrise" It's been a ...

The recent and much-ballyhooed "planetary parade" was an interesting celestial event that likely spurred even infrequent skywatchers to seek out the seven planets stretched out across the sky. Some of ...

A small planetary alignment is on the horizon It will take place near the end of May A crescent moon will be wedged between Venus to the south and Saturn to the north Astronomy fans got to see a ...