The display will only be visible for a few minutes after sunset, because the planets near the horizon — Saturn and Mercury — will be setting. Once they drop below the horizon, they will no ...

Most of the planetary alignment, which is colloquially referred to as a planet parade, will be visible to the naked eye just after sunset Friday, according to Preston Dyches, writer and producer of ...

Look west and see the sun set. Look east, the full moon rises. Seeing this phenomenon is impressive, but not unique, according to the Journal's astronomy expert, Kevin McKeown. In April, September, ...

The spectacular planet parade has captured the attention of keen astronomers in recent weeks. Throughout the month, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus and Saturn have been visible to the naked eye, with ...

Observers could see up to seven planets line up in the sky after sunset on Friday, but you may need a telescope to see them all.