Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

The night sky we all see has infinite depth ... As well as expanding the canvas of the sky map to 20,000 square degrees—nearly half the sky—this new version adds an infrared light filter.

As someone that has always lived in the UK countryside, I am no stranger to the glory of a dark star-filled sky. Sadly, 60% ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. A rare eleventh-century Islamic astrolabe has been discovered in the ...

From a solar eclipse to a dolphin-like nebula, these winning shots by astrophotographers from around the world depict the ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory could be key to discovering a ninth planet in our Solar System that has so far remained in ...

If you didn't get the chance to catch the Northern Lights last week, another opportunity may be possible for the next two ...

The Met Office is telling Brits in certain areas to look up to the sky as there's a strong chance that the Northern Lights will be visible to the naked eye later today ...

Use our Interactive Night Sky Map to locate visible planets and their positions tonight. The ringed planet Saturn is positioned on the far side of Earth from the Sun, making it visible from sunset ...

Comets take the name of the discoverer, whether that be a human or an automated telescopic survey that robotically inspects ...

This Saturday, join millions worldwide as they turn their faces toward the night sky in celebration of the moon.

Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and phenomena, and Indigenous astronomy refers to deep knowledge of the stars and ...