This weekend, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, there will be a striking alignment of five planets – Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury – visible in the eastern night sky. getty In the early hours of Saturday, skywatchers will have the opportunity to witness a unique celestial event. Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, and Mercury will …
The discovery of phosphates at Enceladus signifies a significant advancement in our comprehension of the solar … [+] system’s ocean worlds. Future Publishing via Getty Images The diminutive moon of Enceladus is rapidly becoming the focal point for astrobiologists in search of signs of extraterrestrial life within our solar system. A research paper published today …
Mars and Venus will be visible close to each other this week. getty Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more. The Night Sky This Week: June 5-11, 2023 …