Mark February 28 on your calendar.

The first major planetary alignment of 2026 will take shape after sunset at the end of the month, when six planets line up ...

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A newly discovered comet has astronomers excited, with the potential to be a spectacular sight in early April. C/2026 A1 ...

From dazzling Jupiter high in the evening sky to elusive Mercury low at sunset, February 2026 offers one of the year's best ...

Sunrise and sunset • Sun rises at 7:10 a.m. and sets at 5:21 p.m. on the 1st • Sun rises at 6:36 a.m. and sets at 5:52 p.m. on the 28th Moon’s phases • Full “Snow Moon” on the 1st • New moon on ...

A rare ‘six-planet parade’ is set to light up our skies later month (28th February) with experts revealing exactly how to ...

NASA has scheduled the launch for the Artemis II moon rocket for no earlier than Feb. 8. WTOP will have details on the ...

Sky Shorts author says Orion a favorite constellation, and shares key details to find and appreciate its beauty.

Tonight, skywatchers can witness a rare celestial conjunction as Mercury and Venus align, creating a double planet spectacle visible to the naked eye.

This rare alignment unfolds low in the western sky during twilight, 30-45 minutes after sunset, where the brilliant white glow of Venus meets the subtler orange-white shimmer of Mercury.