Astronomers observed something incredible in a region that not much was expecting—a planet-scale object drifting alone in ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — For anyone in Hawaiʻi this weekend, the sky offers a rare show. Saturn, the ringed giant, will rise bright in the evening and stay visible through the night. Sage Constantinou, a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Comet SWAN C/2020 F8, a comet from 2020 found by NASA's Solar Wind Anisotropies (SWAN) instrument ...

New data from the James Webb Space Telescope may solve a riddle from the universe’s beginnings. A compact, distant object called “The Cliff” appears to show that many of the mysterious “little red ...

If you’ve ever wanted to know what you’re actually looking at, or just wanted to find cool things like the International ...

The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including two galaxies visible to the naked eye and a rare glimpse of the innermost planet. A cormorant crosses the face of the full moon in ...

A blazing fireball lit up the night sky over Texas on Sunday, sparking confusion, awe—and a flood of social media posts—as residents across the state looked skyward. From Houston to Austin and as far ...

A North Carolina resident who identified himself only as Thomas A. posted this picture of a mysterious light in the night sky on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Thomas A. American Meteorological Society ...

What inspired that furry figure in the corner of Rembrandt’s celebrated painting? Researchers at the Rijksmuseum say they’ve solved the longtime mystery. By Nina Siegal Reporting from Amsterdam It can ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...