Summary of Planet Visibility in 2025

Mercury Mornings: Jan. 1-15, Apr. 3-May 16, Aug. 12-28, Nov. 28-Dec. 25 Evenings: Mar. 1-14, Jun. 12-Jul. 22, Oct. 4-Nov. 12 Venus Evenings (Western Sky): Jan. 1-Mar. 15 Mornings (Eastern Sky): Apr. 1-Nov. 6 Brightest Evening Sky: Jan. 28-Feb. 27 (greatest on Feb. 14)...

Some thoughts on the Planetary Alignment of January 25, 2025

Planets often appear in a long line across the sky called the ecliptic, so the “alignment” isn’t particularly special.  What’s less common is seeing four bright planets at once, which doesn’t happen every year. Is it a “planet parade”? This isn’t a technical term...