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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Astronomers are once again getting excited about a rare nova that could appear in the night sky anytime from now into the ...

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.

Eta Aquarid meteors and northern lights will peak tonight, offering skywatchers across the US a rare celestial show.

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

NASA said that you should be able to see the meteors roughly after 10 p.m., but here’s how to see the meteors and get the ...

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