From Aug. 17-21, a spectacular “planet parade” (also called an alignment) features the moon and six planets. Here’s when and ...

Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month. It’s what’s known as a planetary parade and it’s the last one of the year.

The Perseids “are an incredible meteor shower,” said Thaddeus LaCoursiere, planetarium program coordinator at the Bell Museum in St. Paul, Minnesota. Viewing of the Perseids lasts until August 23.

The Perseid meteor shower remains active as we head into this weekend and next week and with the Moon less likely to blot out ...

You will be able to see the following planets during the planetary parade: Mercury - Visible to the naked eye, but binoculars will make it easier to spot. Venus - Visible to the naked eye. Jupiter - ...

While many of the planets are already shining in the early sky, the best mornings to see the parade are Monday (August 18) ...