A "new star" is shining in the constellation Lupus thanks to an unexpected stellar explosion within the Milky Way — and it can currently be seen with the naked eye from parts of North America.

Remember, the lower an object's magnitude, the brighter it is in the night sky. For reference, the human eye is capable of seeing stars with a magnitude of +6.5 or greater under dark sky conditions.

Northern lights could be visible in Alaska and Canada on July 23. Northern parts of the contiguous U.S. have a lower shot at ...

The first of our showers is the Delta Aquarids, with a broad three-day maximum running from July 29 through 31.

Where and when you can see Jupiter in the sky Jupiter is expected to go into opposition on Dec. 7, according to EarthSky.org. Around sunset, look close to overhead -- but not directly -- to see ...

The Night Sky This Week: Nov. 25-Dec.1, 2024 With dark skies this week, it’s perfect for watching the very bright stars of the winter constellations — Orion, Gemini, Auriga and Tauris ...