In March 2025 we have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see: Mercury.

Mercury, the first planet from the sun, is about to stand out among the stars this week. But this brightness is not expected ...

Mercury is visible just below Venus for the first week and a half of March. March is the best time to view Mercury, a planet that is typically difficult to see with the naked eye. The planet will be ...

Mercury, the first planet from the sun, is about to be really easy to spot for a short snippet of time in the night sky next ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

March’s night sky brings a total lunar eclipse, a rare chance to see Mercury, and shifting planets. Don’t miss these ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the Celestron ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

February ends with a treat for sky-gazers: a parade of seven planets across the night sky, including Mercury, Uranus and Neptune alongside typically bright planets such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter and ...

And that's true. In January 2025, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were all visible in the night sky. And in February, 2025, Mercury will join the fun, with all seven of our ...

Want to see planets like Mercury in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects. For a more in-depth look ...