Mercury currently appears as a bright "evening star" in the southwestern sky at sunset. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Mercury ...

The 2025 winter solstice falls on Sunday, Dec. 21, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern ...

The 2025 winter solstice happens on Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing the longest night and marking the start of astronomical winter.

Mercury will be farthest from the sun on Tuesday (Aug. 19), granting early risers a perfect opportunity to spot the fleet-footed world somewhat separated from the glare of our parent star. Mercury ...

Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky.

Mercury reached its greatest eastern elongation (26°) from the Sun on July 4th, observable in the evening sky near the Beehive Cluster (M44). The "Fireworks Galaxy" (NGC 6946), known for its high ...

Mars and Mercury will appear close to one another in the southwestern sky on Nov. 12. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Look low on ...