Astronomers are once again getting excited about a rare nova that could appear in the night sky anytime from now into the ...

Any day now, a massive stellar blast dubbed "the Blaze Star" could light up the night sky so brightly, you won't even need a ...

This year, it was hundreds — thousands? — of flower petals suspended from the ceiling, with lighting evoking a starry sky.

Hundreds of people reported seeing a fireball over several western U.S. states, especially over Utah, where it was ...

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

These meteors are fast-moving and often leave bright streaks across the night sky, visible to the naked eye for anywhere from several seconds to minutes.

Look towards the east between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday for your best chance to see the meteor shower. As the Earth orbits ...

A rare Egyptian coffin image may show the Milky Way crossing the sky-goddess Nut, says a University of Portsmouth scientist.

NASA has revealed its top skywatching tips for May, and they include a meteor shower, lots of planets, and possibly a nova.

Meanwhile, astronomers are keeping watch for a rare nova—a sudden explosion of a distant star—that could appear to the naked eye sometime in the coming months. When it happens, the nova will ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, peaks early this week. But it may be best known for its famed source: Halley's Comet. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower originates from debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, ...