Six planets, Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter, will be visible, according to NASA. Seeing a parade of six or even seven planets is rare. Of the six, four will be visible to the ...

Six of Earth’s neighboring planets are about to come into view at once — here’s how to use optics to get the most from the ...

Nikon has expanded its popular Monarch lineup with the introduction of the Nikon Monarch M5 10x50 and Nikon Monarch M5 12x50, ...

The Pleiades will appear less than 5 degrees — approximately the width of your outstretched three middle fingers — to the upper right of the half-lit moon, close enough to sha ...

The night sky is filled with wonders, and on February 23, 2026, one of the most beautiful sights to look for will be the moon’s close encounter with the Pleiades star cluster. According to a report ...

WORLD-FAMOUS FAIRFAX WRITER Anne Lamott turned "bird by bird" into a stylish phrase 32 years ago. Metaphorically, it suggested that folks should tackle major issues one step at a time. Nowadays, ...

Skip the snow and head to this California coastal town where whales migrate offshore, sea otters float nearby, and winter ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual, global event that anyone can participate in to help scientists understand local bird populations. John Burroughs Natural History Society has been ...

In our guide to mountain biking for beginners, we lay out everything you need to know to start off-road cycling.

Symbion excels at night, low-visibility and mixed-country work, stalking during dusk and dawn, fog or snow, edge transitions to woodland, mid-range predator control, and wounded-game follow-up.” — ...