The nighttime skies will be filled with shooting stars in the coming weeks due to the annual Perseid meteor shower.

The loose open cluster NGC 7243 makes it worth learning the location of Lacerta the Lizard, now visible in the evening 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.

According to NASA, the Perseids meteor shower is considered the best meteor shower of the year. In 2025, it's set to be ...

Dive into the fascinating world of astronomy with this beginner-friendly guide designed to help you understand and explore the night sky. Whether you're just starting your stargazing journey or want ...

The nova V462 Lupi was first discovered on June 12 by the Ohio State University-led All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae ...

Astronomers have spotted another never-before-seen "nova" blaze to life in the night sky. This may be the first time that simultaneous stellar explosions have been visible to the naked eye in recorded ...

Sunset is at 6:10 tonight, and twilight ends at 7:33, giving us a long stretch of dark sky until the moon rises at 3:49 Friday morning.

Other visible constellations include the notable ‘Summer Triangle,’ which is made up of stars Vega, Deneb, and Altair. Longtime astronomer Patrick Moore originally coined the term, ...

Here’s when you’ll see the next full moon, comets constellations and more. Venus will shine its brightest in February. Stars get a lot of attention for shining bright, but planets shine, too.

Several faint southern constellations will be near or slightly west of the meridian. Sky Spy : Many constellations are visible tonight Skip to main content Skip to main content ...