In an extraordinary celestial coincidence, two "new stars" —scientifically known as novae —are currently visible to the naked ...

Over time, these stars became known as Wolf-Rayet stars (Charles Wolf was a French astronomer, and helium was first detected by the French scientist Georges Rayet and others), and astronomers came to ...

Venus moves east as July progresses and stands 3° due north of Aldebaran on the 14th, after skirting the northern regions of ...

Stargazers may catch a cosmic light show this Fourth of July weekend when the Milky Way appears in the night sky across the ...

We are entering a new era of cosmic exploration. The new Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile will transform astronomy with its ...

Hello, adventurous Sagittarius! This week is like a cosmic rollercoaster, with the Sun and Jupiter, your celestial cheerleaders, encouraging personal growth and exploration. As the week unfolds, the ...

Stargazing in July hopefully promises warm nights in Wyoming. The highlight of July evenings is the prominent band of the Milky Way arcing across the dark skies. Along the Milky Way, you’ll spot the ...

Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the night sky. Some nights when we look up at the moon ... for astrophotography guides can help prepare you for the next lunar sight. Jan. 6, 6:56 p.m. Jan.

The night sky takes center stage as National Meteor Watch Day begins, and stargazers look up for a chance to witness nature’s ...

Starlink satellites orbit approximately 342 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth and put on a spectacular show for observers as ...

The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky around midnight local time, specifically for ...

Astronomy fans can zoom in practically forever into the stunning first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory ...