Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The “planet parade” — mistakenly being called an alignment ...

In August 2025, skywatchers will be treated to a planet parade like no other, with six planets and the Moon visible in the early morning sky. This grand celestial display will include Mercury, Venus, ...

Did you miss the planetary parade? Well, Thursday, Aug. 21, is the last day to see it, along with the crescent moon. Usually, people can look up at the bright sky and spot at least one planet. Two or ...