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

What we know about the California wildfires. Fierce wildfires burning out of control in the greater Los Angeles area have killed at least six people and forced nearly 180,000 more ...

The moon will pass closely by Jupiter this evening (Jan. 10), meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus.

A newly-discovered comet might light up the night sky in the coming weeks, possibly shining even brighter than the planet ...

As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or ...

The Red Planet comes closest to Earth, disappears behind the Moon in an occultation, and finally reaches opposition in the ...

One of the first constellations amateur astronomers come to recognize, the Queen offers observers many worthy sights.

Over 40 stars in a galaxy billions of light-years away were photographed, offering a glimpse into an era when the universe ...

Pituffik is home to the 12th Space Warning Squadron (12 SWS), which supports three critical missions: missile warning, ...

February 1: The thin, four-day-old crescent moon will be just a few degrees from Venus, making a lovely pair. Look for them in the sky in the southwest after sunset. When you observe the moon, see if ...

Few places in the solar system are better suited to a balloon than Titan. The combination of low gravity and high atmospheric ...

Throughout January, a stunning celestial event will unfold as four planets align in the night sky, offering a rare ...