Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Saturn is already visible in the post-sunset night sky, but it will reach its annual opposition on September 7-8, 2024.

Jupiter has a bright, creamy color. Saturn is a dim yellow color, and its icy rings will not be visible to the naked eye. Mercury has a grayish-brown appearance and might become visible low on the ...

Venus and Saturn are in close conjunction this weekend ... the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye. On Jan. 13, the first full moon of the year ...

A rare parade of planets will light up the night sky throughout January. Six planets will be in alignment for the rest of the month – four of which will be visible with the naked eye, Preston Dyches, ...