Claims of a "rare planetary alignment" are misleading; it's just visible planets. A true "golden conjunction" occurs on Sept. 8, 2040.

In the early hours of Monday, July 15, Mars and Uranus will be in conjunction, which is astronomical speak for being very close together in the night sky. Mars is going to be much brighter than ...

Notably, on February 28, a seven-planet conjunction featuring Saturn, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune will enhance the spectacle even more. Planetary parade last night ...