The “planet parade” happening all week will enter its most photogenic phase on Tuesday, Aug. 19, as Mercury becomes more prominent and the moon wanes to a slim crescent. All this week, four planets ...

Skygazers, mark your calendars because one of the coolest celestial events is coming around again toward the end of February.

This year, the Perseids meteor shower (typically the most impressive of the year) was washed out by a bright full Moon. Fortunately, skywatchers have a consolation prize in August with the second and ...