A mysterious throbbing light seen racing behind clouds in the northeastern U.S. and Canada has been identified as a meteor, according to the American Meteor Society. One witness i ...

UK astrophotographer Josh Dury on night-sky success, his passion for documenting natural skies, a brand-new book and an ...

Observation of Animal Behavior Indigenous tribes around the world have mastered the art of observing animal behavior to ...

On Feb. 24, from west to east, you can see Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars, all spanning 117.5°, plus Earth under your feet—all eight known planets of our solar system!

Everybody Loves a Cluster with a Nebula This is NGC 2264, the Cone Nebula, and the Christmas Tree Cluster. The bright stars ...

Venus appears low in the evening sky, guiding us to Saturn. Jupiter makes an attractive sight below the Hyades and Mars ...

Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible to the naked eye, but get a telescope and you can spot Neptune and Uranus.

A supercharged display of auroras could light up the night sky over the weekend and be visible from various locations across ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

The Planet Parade Continues February 8 and 9 Alpha Centaurids Meteor Shower Predicted Peak February 12 Full Snow Moon ...

Noctourism, which is the combination of night-time activities and tourism, has become a big trend in the travel world - and ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.