Planets at a Glance: May 2022
This month starts out with a close conjunction of Venus and Jupiter, as the planets position themselves in the morning sky
May 03, 2022
Planets at a Glance
What’s coming up in the night sky? Read about Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune and what’s going on in our Solar System in Planets at a Glance.
Planets at a Glance: April 2022
As Mercury swings into the sunset, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn share the pre-dawn sky.
Apr 01, 2022
Planets at a Glance: February 2022
Watch the planets dance across the sky this month, with Mercury, Venus and Mars meeting up before sunrise mid-month.
Feb 09, 2022
Planets at a Glance: January 2022
This month, Venus will be closer to Earth than any planet has been in a century. Find out what else the planets in our Solar System are doing this month.
Dec 30, 2021
Planets at a Glance: December 2021
From toasty Mercury to frozen Neptune, find out what the planets in our Solar System are doing this month.
Dec 06, 2021
Planets at a Glance: November 2021
Uranus reaches opposition; Mars climbs away from the Sun. Find out what the planets are up to this month in Planets at a Glance.
Nov 01, 2021
Planets at a Glance: October 2021
From bright Venus getting brighter to the Moon passing gas giants, find out what’s going on in our Solar System this month.
Oct 12, 2021
Planets at a Glance: September 2021
Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune are in position for prime viewing this month, while Mercury, Venus and Uranus will also be showing well in the sky.
Sep 07, 2021
Planets at a Glance: August 2021
This month, watch as speedy Mercury nears Mars on August 18, while Jupiter and Saturn continue their dance through the southern sky.
Aug 06, 2021
