Every night, we see familiar constellations in the sky that have inspired scientists and dreamers for centuries. But the ...

T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), known as the “Blaze Star,” is on the verge of a rare and dramatic brightening. This once-in-a-lifetime explosion is about to happen any day now. This recurrent nova, ...

Skywatchers across the world will witness the first total lunar eclipse in three years. Here’s who will have the best ...

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

After sunset on April 2, look for the crescent moon and Jupiter in the western sky. The duo will appear within a palm’s width ...

This summer, trade your city’s light pollution for some Milky Way magic. Whether you're a telescope geek or just love lying ...

Learn tips to find constellations, planets and more in the night sky. Penn State Professor of Astronomy Chris Palma explains how to choose the right telescope and how to improve your stargazing ...