When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments
Prior to 2040, the last planetary quintuplet occurred in the year 1186, and according to Uptain, records show that the close ...
"Venus kiss" happens Saturday as the planet passes between the Earth and sun
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an ...
Venus to pass between Earth, sun during inferior conjunction. Will you be able to see it?
The orbit Venus takes around the sun results in an inferior conjunction as it transitions from appearing in the evening sky ...
Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend — but don’t count on seeing it
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t ...
7 night sky events to see in April, from a meteor shower to the ‘pink moon’
The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.
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Planetary Alignments Might Slightly Shift Earth’s Orbit
Planetary alignments have always been a fascinating subject, both for scientists and astrology enthusiasts alike. The idea ...
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation ...
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Video: lunar eclipse seen from the Moon, when Earth blocks the Sun
the Blue Ghost lunar probe immortalized the moment when Earth blocked the Sun, creating a ring of light around our planet. This event, known as the 'diamond ring,' was captured with remarkable ...
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Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend—but don't try to look for it
An inferior conjunction of Venus happens when the planet swings between the sun and Earth. Such an alignment ... Venus has phases just like the moon. Before and after the conjunction, Venus ...