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Now is a great time to see the constellation Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer, in the night sky.

Venus is about to shift from an "evening star" to a "morning star" in Earth's sky. Here's how to keep tabs on the dazzling planet.

In this edition of Mobile Stargazing, we'll help you choose binoculars for astronomy and tell you about a range of fascinating objects in the fall sky, from the nearby moon to a galaxy far, far away.

Mercury has a reputation for being hard to spot. But skywatchers have a great chance to see the small, fast-moving planet this month.

The spring night sky isn't as dazzling as that of the winter or summer, but there's still a lot to see overhead. Here are my picks for the top five stargazing objects of spring.

Here are some of the major events to look for when Mercury makes a rare pass across the sun's face on Monday (May 9) in its first such "transit" since 2006.

On Monday (May 9) Mercury will pass across the face of the sun. Here's how to watch the event online, and hear scientists and other experts talk about this rare celestial happening.