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A handful of planets in the solar system are expected to line up in the night sky for a few days in January 2025. Here's when ...

A collection of down-to-Earth facts about our planet and its place in the solar system. This collection introduces the Sun as the main source of light and heat on Earth. It explains that the Earth ...

An alignment of six planets will dazzle in January 2025. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will align in the ...

It is a world of extremes. Explore facts about our solar system's fastest planet. Mercury is slightly larger than our Moon - 15,329 kilometres around its equator. Its radius, the distance from the ...

While the planets won't align in the sky — from our perspective, at least — they will offer quite the sight at the end of January. Here's what to know. Despite what some reports suggest ...

This rare event offers a chance to witness something immensely spectacular, and here are some lesser-known facts about why this Planet Parade is such a big deal. The Planet Parade of 2025 is a ...