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 ...

Stargazers will get a peek at what's been called a "parade of planets," when up to seven planets may appear to line up.

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals a tiny patch of sky in the constellation Hydra. The stars and galaxies ...

If you are fortunate to live in the occultation zone and the weather cooperates, this upcoming event is one that really ...

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

Texas sky watchers who marveled at the solar eclipse last April and the four supermoons in 2024 will be treated to a rare planetary event in 2025: Six planets will align in the night skies over Texas, ...

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 ...