A gamma ray glow at our galaxy’s center has puzzled scientists for almost two decades. New computer simulations back the theory that dark matter could be the source.

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is set to brighten the October sky, and astronomy experts have shared the best times and directions to spot this rare celestial visitor.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins may be closing in on dark matter’s elusive trail, uncovering a mysterious gamma ray glow at the ...

Comet Lemmon is currently racing toward the Sun, while the fainter Comet SWAN is moving away. Both are set to make their ...

Tackling the John Muir Trail at night with only stars and moon to light the path, a veteran hiker experiences the popular 200-mile trail in a new—and wilder—way.

If you’ve ever wanted to know what you’re actually looking at, or just wanted to find cool things like the International ...

Unplug at the Sunset Dome, a unique Maryland Airbnb farm stay. Enjoy incredible dark sky views from your bed.

Dark matter is a fundamental hypothesis when it comes to our understanding of the universe, but it remains a hypothesis. We ...

Humboldt’s new lighting ordinance shines a light on dark sky preservation Mark Wilson’s home in McKinleyville was surrounded by farm fields in the ‘90s, making his backyard a prime spot for stargazing ...

Friends of Nevada Wilderness and the Bureau of Land Management Applegate Field Office are once again inviting the public to come out for some amazing stargazing at the annual Dark Sky Fest. It’s free ...

Late October presents a perfect opportunity to spot the ancient light of the Andromeda galaxy as it climbs high overhead to ...

Northern U.S. states could catch a glimpse of the northern lights as soon as it gets dark on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Here's ...