Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

Vesta has a number of characteristics working in its favor when it comes to its visibility in the night sky. For one, it ...

May 2025 offers some spectacular celestial sights, from a bright comet and a meteor shower to a full Flower Moon. Here’s what ...

With up to 60 meteors per hour under perfect conditions during the peak night, the Eta Aquariids are considered a strong meteor shower, but only when viewed from the tropics and south of the equator.

A rare celestial event will brighten Texas skies on Friday, April 25, as two planets join the crescent Moon to form a smile over the horizon. Stargazers may also catch a glimpse of "Earthshine," a ...

A celestial leap is set to take place over two nights as the moon and Jupiter will appear to dance near to each other in the ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and ...

Meanwhile, astronomers are keeping watch for a rare nova—a sudden explosion of a distant star—that could appear to the naked eye sometime in the coming months. When it happens, the nova will ...

Here’s our guide to what’s up in the night sky for the week of April 14 to April 21. Monday - Look for Mars and Jupiter in the Western sky around sunset. They’ll be visible all month.

If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there, now’s a great time to check out Markarian’s Chain — ...