It’s a phenomenon known as a “planet parade,” where the planets appear to be marching across the night sky. Stargazers will be able to see Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars with just the naked eye for ...
Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.
The best viewing for January's planetary parade is about 90 minutes after sunset, in as dark and clear a spot as you can find. Use binoculars or a telescope for an even better look. The alignment will ...