Venus is particularly bright in the night sky this month, outshining even Sirius, the brightest star. For observers at ...

NASA's Juno spacecraft has again captured stunning images of Jupiter and its moon Io, providing more insights into the solar ...

The response was fantastic, with submissions ranging from stunning macro shots of insects to breathtaking images of the night ...

Chile's Atacama Desert is home to some of the best Earth-based observatories, though an energy company is throwing a wrench ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

This January is a stand-out month, with opportunities to see planets brighter than stars and our best chance to view Mars in ...

Sky gazers will get a peek at what has been called a "parade of planets," where this time around, up to seven planets may ...

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, is known for a stunning spectacle of light in the night sky, but this near-Earth manifestation, which is caused by explosive activity on the sun and carried by ...

Last night, the sun and Earth collaborated to give us a light show that no fireworks display could rival. Happy New Year!