Mercury is a little-known, still mysterious world. But one thing is certain. Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, can't actually travel backward in retrograde, and doesn't impact us on Earth. The ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. From July 17 to Aug. 10, Mercury will appear to move ...
On March 10, 2026, Jupiter will appear to change direction in the night sky, marking the end of its retrograde motion, which began in November 2025. This phenomenon, which occurs when Earth overtakes ...