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 excitedly waiting for the arrival of a new light in the sky this year that appears once every 80 years. The ...

Spoiler warning: Below there will be information about today's New York Times Strands puzzle.

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.

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.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast ahead of the Lyrids' peak for viewing chances in Michigan. Clear, dark skies are ...

In order to find the ancient Three Leaps of the Gazelle asterism you must first locate the Big Dipper, which is high in the ...

April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

As we move through the year and check celestial events off the calendar, there are still six meteor showers left to see in ...

But I find all the usual suspects a budding astronomer can recognize — the constellations ... surrounded by a night sky so free of moisture and light pollution there was no black, just layer ...

The Lyrids are best viewed during the night's dark hours ... to look away from the constellation for longer views. Find an area well away from street lights and the light pollution of cities.