On Saturday evening (Oct. 5) as darkness is falling, be sure to take a look low toward the west-southwest part of the sky for a beautiful celestial tableau formed by a lovely crescent moon and the ...

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A pairing-off of the brightest planet and a slender crescent moon will be the chief celestial attraction in the dawn sky early on Sunday morning.

On the early morning of October 19, a slender crescent moon pairs with the brightest planet, Venus, creating a stunning pre-dawn spectacle.

Of all of the monthly meetings between the moon and Venus this year, this one is by far the closest. The only caveat is that the pair won't be very high, as the dynamic duo sets just one hour after ...

May is nearing an end, but the night sky still has plenty to offer for stargazers this month. Several visible planets, a new moon, Venus' pull from the sunrise and Manhattanhenge will all occur within ...

November has a few treats in store for skywatchers, and it kicks off tonight with a cute pairing that includes the brightest planet in our nighttime sky. Monday night, look to the south to see our ...

February's full moon will shine before Valentine's Day with an added bonus view of Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love — during the month's rare planetary parade. Pennsylvania stargazers are ...

February's full moon will shine before Valentine's Day with an added bonus view of Venus — named after the Roman goddess of love — during the month's rare planetary parade. This month, beside the snow ...