Venus and Jupiter, the brightest planets in our solar system, are about to make their closest approach during their August ...

Jupiter and Venus, the two brightest planets in our solar system, should be widely visible for much of August in the northern hemisphere.

Celestial conjunctions are some of the most beautiful events in the night sky, but are relatively easy to photograph, says amateur astronomer Victor Rogus.

Two stunning conjunctions will light up the night sky this month. Here's how to see Mars and Mercury 'kiss' the moon Story by Jamie Carter • 1w ...

Neptune and Saturn undergo the second of three conjunctions within the span of a year. The first occurred at the end of June; this month, they are 1.1° apart on Aug. 6.

Back to Article List The Sky This Week: Conjunctions galore! Jupiter and Mercury meet just days before Venus and Uranus mingle, while Mars cozies up to M35 from March 24 to 31.