Mars reaches its much-anticipated opposition with the sun on Jan. 15, when Earth passes between Mars and the sun. Because ...

Cosmic Leviathan: A galaxy cluster, resembling a submerged sea monster, distorts spacetime around it, as captured by the ...

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the ...

The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.

Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

Usually, the best time to see a meteor shower is a clear sky, no moon or cloud cover and between midnight and sunrise. The ...

Grab your best lawn chair, escape the city lights and dust off the old telescope -- several impressive astronomical events ...

Maybe you received a telescope during the holiday season, or perhaps you’ve gifted yourself a scope. I want you to get as ...

Greetings everyone! Welcome to another wonderful year of looking at some of the best night skies on the planet.

They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's ...