There was a conjunction of Mercury and Mars on Nov. 12. The Leonid meteor shower peaks the week on Nov. 16, plus find out why ...

Mars and Mercury cozy up, the Leonids sparkle, and Saturn's rings are…disappearing? Mars and Mercury get close for a ...

For centuries, Saturn’s magnificent rings have fascinated astronomers and skywatchers alike, creating one of the most iconic ...

Saturn’s rings will be edge on to the Earth late this month, making them effectively impossible to see, at least with backyard equipment. However, it will be hard to witness it, because Saturn is now ...

For lovers of astronomy Saturn’s “disappearing rings” on Sunday will be a rare and fascinating event but for believers in ...

(NEXSTAR) — The sky has already graced us with a total lunar eclipse and a rare planetary alignment, but we’ll soon have the chance to witness another peculiar celestial event: the disappearance of ...

Perhaps the most iconic sight in the Solar System — if not the universe — is Saturn’s rings, something every sighted person ...

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatchers have had a dazzling year so far, with a solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and multiple chances to see the northern lights. The stunning sights will continue into ...

UNDATED (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - Skywatchers are in for a rare treat this weekend as Saturn's iconic rings will appear to "disappear," a phenomenon that hasn't occurred since 2009. The event, known as ...

In November 2024 I was interviewed for a marvelous NPR podcast called Living On Earth about my latest popular science book, Under Alien Skies. While prepping for the show, one of the producers asked ...