While planets circle the sun in what's called a heliocentric orbit, they rarely fall together in what appears to the human eye as somewhat of a line across the visible horizon. Saturday is one of ...
Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.
Heads up! Four planets are visible in the evening sky this month, and another two planets can be found with a little help. Dress warmly and look up this month.