Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The moon will this Saturday, Aug. 16, join a “planet parade” ...

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 ...

Every time I see the moon in the sky, it makes me happy. The big picture of the moon’s origin is fairly well established.

Californians watching the sky in February have the chance to view a parade of planets and a snow moon. The planetary alignment that began in January will continue into February, according to ...

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, ...

July often arrives with warm evenings that make it easier to spend time outdoors after sunset. For skywatchers, those ...