In spring, the water level is high from snowmelt, making it ideal for a refreshing dip after hiking. Birdwatchers can spot ...

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a stunning panorama of Gale Crater o Mars before being imaged from orbit by another NASA spacecraft.

April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

A reddish star is about to pass through a "beehive" of stars. That "star" is actually one of Earth's planetary neighbors.

Pulling the plastic bins down the rough pavement of my driveway, I stare up at a smattering of stars and planets. I can’t see that many; the band of the Milky Way that I used to see nightly when I ...

Imagine watching a rocket soar into the night sky, flames licking the darkness, carrying not just astronauts but the hopes ...

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...

Here's what will be visible in the night sky in the United States in May 2025. On May 12, the skies will be treated to the Flower Moon, also known as the Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Hare's Moon and ...

A rare celestial event is set to amuse skywatchers as the moon, Venus, and Saturn align to form a 'smiley face' in the night ...

There are a lot of things in Earth's night sky, and every now and again, they line up in such a way to give us all a little ...

The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's ...