This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features NGC 1672, a barred spiral galaxy located 49 million light-years from ...

November’s major meteor shower ramps up as the Moon reaches perigee shortly before its Full phase in the sky this week.

What did our ancestors think when they looked up at the night sky? All cultures ascribed special meaning to the Sun and the Moon, but what about the pearly band of light and shadow we call the Milky W ...

Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...

The large, bright Taurid meteors are characterized by their vibrant explosions of color and extended trails, often visible over wide areas.

Monday evening (Nov. 4), the night before Election Day, will bring a lovely celestial display involving the two brightest ...

The South Taurid and North Taurid meteor showers peak in early November. Here's everything you need to know about this month's doubleheader of shooting stars.

As everyone knows, on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person to reach Earth’s orbit. He launched aboard the ...

Throughout November, Saturn graces the southern sky for most of the night, especially captivating on November 10 when it ...

A meteor shower known for blazing fireballs is set to peak on Monday night into early Tuesday and could present a dazzling ...

This month, catch planetary views of Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, witness a close pass of the Parker Solar Probe by Venus, and ...

Starting on Monday, widespread rain is expected for much of the area. The rain will be heavy at times and is much needed to slow the drought taking hold across much of the state. Highs will be ...