Skywatchers will witness a rare event as the Moon, Mars, and Mercury appear close together in the twilight sky this October.

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Sunrise and sunset • Rises at 7:31 a.m. and sets at 5:59 p.m. on the 1st (daylight saving time) • Rises at 7:03 a.m. and sets ...

We're now just past the midpoint of astronomical winter — that moment marking the midway point between December's winter solstice and March's vernal equinox. That moment took place at 4:11 p.m.

(CNN) — Keep an eye on the sky Monday evening to see the wolf moon, the first full moon of the year. And some sky-gazers will be able to glimpse a cosmic magic trick when the moon appears to pass in ...

This week has already given us an aurora borealis and the Perseids meteor shower. Wednesday morning is your next chance to see a spectacular sky event. Mars and Jupiter will be in conjunction, meaning ...

Keep an eye on the sky Monday evening to see the wolf moon, the first full moon of the year. And some sky-gazers will be able to glimpse a cosmic magic trick when the moon appears to pass in front of ...