Planets & Moons
There are 8 officially recognized Solar System planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Most of them, except Mercury and Venus, have their own natural satellites, commonly called “moons.” Some of the dwarf planets, like Pluto and Eris, have moons, too. Here, you’ll learn the best dates to observe planets in the sky and find everything you need to know about planets, dwarf planets, and natural satellites. When you learn enough, test your astronomy skills with our challenging quizzes!
Planetary Conjunctions 2025: What Are These Two Bright “Stars” in the Sky?
See two planets side by side! Learn about the upcoming events in 2025, get observing tips and fascinating insights into planetary conjunctions.
Planet Uranus: The Coldest Planet
Uranus has a peculiar chemical composition, extreme temperatures, and the most unusual axial tilt. Here we’ll take a closer look at this planet.
Venus Facts: Explore the Brightest “Star” in The Sky
In April 2025, Venus will be shining at its brightest in the morning sky! Get to know the planet and learn about upcoming Venus events in this article.
Planetary Opposition 2025: Best Time to See Planets
The best time to view most planets is at the astronomical opposition. Find out what it means and when to see the upcoming oppositions.
Bright “Star” Next to Moon: What Planet Is Near the Moon Tonight?
What is that bright dot shining near the Moon tonight? Find out about stars and planets that can be seen next to our natural satellite this month!
Explore the Red Planet: All the Must-Know Facts About Mars
Why is Mars red? What’s the gravity on Mars? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions and learn more about the Red Planet.
Planet Saturn: How to Find Saturn in the Sky in 2025?
How many rings does Saturn have? Where is Saturn tonight in the sky? Find answers to these and other most common questions about Saturn in our article.
Calendar of All Astronomical Events 2025
Ready to spend 2025 staring at the sky instead of your phone? We've got all the astronomical events of the year in one place. Check out the dates and times for conjunctions, meteor showers, eclipses, supermoons, equinoxes, solstices, and more.
All About Mercury, The Smallest Planet In The Solar System
Explore the closest planet to the Sun! Find out how long a day on Mercury is and how many moons the planet has. Also, keep up with the upcoming Mercury events!
Neptune: Farthest Planet From Earth
How big is Neptune? What is Neptune made of? Why is Neptune blue? Read our article and learn curious facts about the outermost planet in the Solar System.