The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define ...

Our Solar System is simple—one star, planets orbiting around it. But what happens in a system with multiple stars? Scientists ...

February will be an awe-inspiring month for astronomy enthusiasts who will be able to the see the solar system's planets ...

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

A planetary alignment, or a "planet parade" according to the internet, will grace our night sky just after dusk, according to ...

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you ...

"In January, you'll have the opportunity to take in four bright planets in a sweeping view" said Preston Dyches of NASA's Jet ...

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.

For most of January, four of the eight planets in our solar system (sorry, Pluto) will be visible if the sky is clear enough at night, IFLScience reports. Well, five if you're one of the astronauts ...