Look west and see the sun set. Look east, the full moon rises. Seeing this phenomenon is impressive, but not unique, according to the Journal's astronomy expert, Kevin McKeown. In April, September, ...

The display will only be visible for a few minutes after sunset, because the planets near the horizon — Saturn and Mercury — will be setting. Once they drop below the horizon, they will no ...

To catch the planet parade, head outside just after sunset, around 6:25 p.m. The best viewing time will be just before the sky darkens completely. It’ll be visible for 90 minutes after sunset. A clear ...

"You really only have a few minutes after sunset to catch them before they drop below the horizon. After that, you'll still be able to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mars clearly for a much longer time ...

Readers’ photos celebrate sunrises and sunsets, when the light is the most pleasing. Fifty-one photos were sent in; here are the top picks.