Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 7: Mercury reaches greatest western ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 6: Europa and its shadow cross Jupiter ...

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing ...

The launch of SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation in 2019 dramatically increased the brightness of the night sky due to the high reflectivity of the satellites, impacting astronomical ...

The Moon passes 4° north of Mercury at 5 P.M. EDT, though the pair is not visible in the evening sky. Instead, we’ll catch them tomorrow morning before the Sun rises. Tonight, look north after dark to ...

Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the darkest spots on Earth, a crown jewel for astronomers who flock to study the origins of ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — You won't be able to see every planet in the sky, but we are still getting quite a nice treat. We're here to separate the fact from the fiction with this "planetary parade" as we ...

From the earliest days, people around the world have looked to the heavens for navigation, time-keeping, and a sense of shared identity. Modern audiences can benefit from learning how celestial ...

Betelgeuse, the most famous red supergiant star and one of the sky's brightest, will disappear for up to 12 seconds during an ultra-rare occultation by asteroid 319 Leona. When you purchase through ...

Astronomy Day is an annual event in which professionals invite the community to come learn more about space. This Saturday, May 3, several West Michigan observatories are hosting events allowing ...

What's happening in the skies over North Texas this month? April holds some spectacular sights in the night sky. Check out the list below. Mars will appear not far from the “twin stars” of Pollux and ...