Stargazers are in for a rare treat at month’s end, when two separate meteor showers each peak activity on the same night, ...

Mercury reaches its point of greatest eastern elongation on Friday (July 4), presenting an excellent opportunity to spot the rocky planet during its evening apparition in the post-sunset sky.

Look east around 4 a.m. local time, just before dawn, to see the slender form of the crescent moon climb above the horizon.

Compound, or catadioptric, telescopes combine lenses and mirrors for a compact option, suitable for both planetary and ...

The camps, which run through Aug. 15, feature different themes each week with age-appropriate activities designed to spark ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special ...

The Vera Rubin telescope is poised to kick off an explosive era of discovery. "It's like old-fashioned astronomy: Find the ...

Coldplay brought the crowd to their feet, with everything from their newer synth-pop of “Music of the Spheres” to slower ...

Illinois residents may have a chance to see the Perseid meteor shower this summer. He's where to look and when.

A conjunction between a crescent moon and Mars joins an ongoing display of 'shooting stars,' making July 28 one of the best ...

Do aliens sleep? You may take sleep for granted, but research suggests many planets that could evolve life don't have a day and night cycle. It's hard to imagine, but there are organisms living in ...

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