Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation on Oct. 29, marking one of the best evenings to see the planet this fall ...

Mercury switches from the evening to morning sky this month, while the giant planets dominate the night. The moons of Jupiter ...

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 at 4:37 p.m. on the 30th (standard time) Moon’s phases • Full ...

Jupiter will reach its highest point in the sky around dawn, when, from mid-northern latitudes, it will appear about 20 ...

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Dennis Herrmann developed a life-long interest in astronomy at an early age and got his first telescope at the age of 12.

The Phoenix Mercury eliminated the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty in the first-round WNBA playoff series, but will now face the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx in the semifinals. The Mercury's ...