Two planetary neighbors that already appeared close to each other this month are about to look close with Earth’s nearest partner. Mars and Jupiter joined together for a planetary conjunction on Aug.

This week has already given us an aurora borealis and the Perseids meteor shower. Wednesday morning is your next chance to see a spectacular sky event. Mars and Jupiter will be in conjunction, meaning ...

A triple dose of celestial wonder is in the stars this week as Jupiter, Mars and the moon line up for a rare captivating display in the night sky. Called a triple conjunction, this astronomical feat ...

Observations of NGC 5962, a flocculent spiral galaxy in Serpens Caput, are suggested, noting its magnitude (11.3) and apparent size (3' x 2'). The Moon's proximity to Spica (magnitude 1) is detailed, ...

There have been many sights to see in the sky this summer - lunar and solar eclipses, meteor showers, blue moons, full moons and even the Northern Lights. Another spectacle is on its way. Next week, ...

This story originally appeared on WIRED en Español and has been translated from Spanish. August has delivered many spectacular sights in the night sky: a supermoon, meteor showers, and supercharged ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From meteor showers to visible nebulas, August is primed to be an action-packed month for stargazers in the United States. And one ...