Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter will appear together shortly after sunset on Feb. 28 — but is this the "planet parade" we've been waiting for?

Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night.

Mark February 28 on your calendar.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Early risers are this week being treated to the sight of a ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Early risers are in for a spectacular show next week, when Jupiter, Venus and Mercury form a ...

New data from NASA's Juno orbiter reveals Jupiter is slightly smaller and more 'squashed' than scientists previously thought.

Stargazers hoping to catch sight of August's Venus-Jupiter Conjunction should keep their eyes to the skies on Tuesday morning. From Earth, both planets shine the brightest and will appear together ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Those who rise early — very early — on Monday, Aug. 12, will ...