The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun ...

As Mars approaches opposition this week, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

The six planets will be visible in the days immediately leading up to Jan. 21, and for about four weeks afterward. Mars, ...

In the Bay Area, the event will begin around 6 p.m., shortly after both Mars and the moon appear above the horizon.

The night sky is putting on a celestial show with a dazzling "planetary parade" featuring six major planets and a bonus comet ...

Rising just before sunset on Monday, January 13, the Full Wolf Moon will be up all night, tonight, and will slip below the ...

The Red Planet comes closest to Earth, disappears behind the Moon in an occultation, and finally reaches opposition in the ...

A very rare parade of planets is happening right now. Here are the planets that will be visible tonight and where to look for ...

The Red Planet reaches its best position all year this week on January 15. Here’s how and when to get out and see it.

Stargazers have a treat this month with a good view of some of the planets that they will be able to see clearly after sunset without the use of a telescope or binoculars.