Astronomers used James Webb Space Telescope data to determine the density of the universe's most mysterious "stuff." ...

A February moon offers a practical preview of where to look for March's total lunar eclipse.

One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.

A lunar occultation happens when the moon passes directly in front of a star or another celestial body, blocking it from view ...

The Waning Gibbous Moon on February 6, 2026, offers views of a host of recognizable lunar features.

But unlike Jupiter, Venus does have phases, going from not illuminated at all (when it is between the Earth and the Sun) to ...

NASA continues to capture amazing pictures from space. From detailed views of Mars to breathtaking perspectives of the Moon’s ...

As a kid in the 1970s, I watched the Apollo moon missions on TV, drawn like a curious moth to the cathode-ray tube’s glow. The English band Pink Floyd blared through the speakers of my mom’s ...

Light pollution won't significantly hinder viewing, but clouds can be problematic, so clear skies are essential.

Skywatchers across parts of North America are getting front-row seats to a lunar occultation, where Luna makes one of the ...

We often like to tout Southern Arizona gems that lead the nation or are even unique in the world. This is one of those spaces ...