As children, many of us remember lying on terraces or open fields, trying to count stars. One, two, three and then losing ...

One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.

Above the Paranal Observatory in Chile, a mesmerizing scene unfolds, Chilean astrophotographer Alexis Trigo captured the ...

VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Kopernik Observatory & Science Center is inviting the community to the annual Winter Star Party. The Winter Star Party taking place on February 21st, gives amateur ...

A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a ...

Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

Look west just after sunset from this weekend for a chance to see some of six planets, though the best views will be had later this month.

A G-shaped star pattern becomes visible after dark on February 9, 2026, formed from well-known winter stars observable in the Northern Hemisphere.

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

The Milky Way owes its iconic name not to modern astrophysics but to an Ancient Greek myth involving Zeus, Hera, and a splash of divine milk.

But last spring, the Jackson Hole Airport in Wyoming became the first airport in the world to become certified as an ...

In ancient Arabic, the three stars were collectively referred to as Al Nijad (“The Belt”), Al Alkat (“The Golden Grains or Nuts”), Al Nasak (“The Line”). In modern Arabic, they’re known as Al Mizan al ...