The Aquarids meteor shower is set to peak this week. Everyone in the U.S. will have a chance to catch a glimpse.

Under optimal conditions, about 50 Eta Aquariid meteors can be seen per hour during the shower's peak. But light from the ...

Halley's Comet holds a special place of significance and popularity among both the general public and the astronomy community ...

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift" ...

Tāhuna Glenorchy, nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, has been declared an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

A statue of South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was unveiled on Wednesday, honoring the legend's contributions to women's ...

Friday, May 2, presents a perfect opportunity to catch the mighty ice giant Neptune close to the planets Saturn and Venus in ...

As May commences, Jupiter, resembling a luminous golden star within the constellation Taurus, shines high above the western ...

And Venus is putting on a brilliant show as the Morning Star, rising around 4am in the east. To its lower right – and 200 ...

In the morning of April 29, 1975, a massive evacuation exercise began in Saigon, which ended almost 24 hours later. About ...

The phenomenon occurs when the waning crescent moon aligns with Venus and Saturn in the night sky. Read more at ...

The Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out in London early on Friday morning to attend the annual Anzac Day commemorations.