On December 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer in Earth’s night sky than they have since 1226 A.D. You can watch the event live here, courtesy of Lowell Observatory.

Detecting exoplanets is one thing, but imaging them is another thing entirely. Astronomers can detect them by the way they ...

Jupiter and Saturn will be so close today that they will appear to form a "double planet." Such a spectacular great conjunction, as the planetary alignment has come to be known, hasn't occurred in ...

Jupiter has a 12-year orbit and Saturn has a 29.5-year orbit, so when these two align, it’s a big deal. Known as the “social planets,” Jupiter and Saturn influence our societal structures ...

If the skies are clear this evening, you can see Jupiter and Saturn appear at their closest in 794 years. Here's how you can find them in the night sky.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to ...

Jupiter is already the biggest planet in our solar system. It used to be known as the planet with the second-most moons with 80, trailing only Saturn with 83.

Jupiter joins Mercury in early twilight as Mars lingers with Leo after dark. Saturn is visible in the morning, meeting Neptune on the 29th.

On August 28th, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will align for our viewing pleasure. The best time to catch sight of this rare planetary parade is early morning, just before ...

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This year, we will be experiencing two Jupiter and Saturn squares in the signs of Gemini and Pisces, with the first one occurring on Aug. 19. Here's what it means for your zodiac sign, according ...