The best time for stargazing in the Sahara is between October and April. These cooler months not only make it easier to spend ...

These meteors are fast-moving and often leave bright streaks across the night sky, visible to the naked eye for anywhere from several seconds to minutes.

Back in 1986, when the comet last swung through the inner solar system, it lost about 1/1,000th of its mass. Rice said that ...

Astronomers are once again getting excited about a rare nova that could appear in the night sky anytime from now into the coming months. Here's why.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by ...

Halley's Comet holds a special place of significance and popularity among both the general public and the astronomy community ...

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks May 5-6, but clouds could dampen viewing chances. Here's a look at what to know in Michigan.

Shooting stars from the famous Halley's Comet will reach their peak tonight during the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower ...

The Eta Aquariids, originating from debris left by Halley's Comet, promise up to 60 visible shooting stars per hour under ...

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 ...

Following closely on the heels of the Lyrid meteor shower , the Aquardis (also sometimes spelled Aquardiis) meteors are some of the best astral views of the year, especially from the Southern ...

Pieces of debris coming from a famous comet are expected to appear fast as they leave glowing trails across the sky early ...