When I was in grade school I was fascinated by the world’s largest telescope: the 200-inch-diameter Hale Reflector on Palomar Mountain near San Diego.

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks early this week beginning Sunday evening and continues for three nights. The best viewing is ...

Venus will be at its brightest in the morning sky — just 67 days after it was at its brightest in the evening sky. Here's why ...

On clear days, looking across the waters of Puget Sound from Seattle, it’s possible to see a wall of snaggle-toothed, ...

You should be ready to look up at the sky and make a wish, as the Lyrid meteor shower will once again be visible for your amazement! This annual spectacle reaches its peak on the n ...

One of the oldest known meteor showers, the Lyrids, will peak in the very early hours of Tuesday, April 22, when around 18 “shooting stars” are expected each hour.

The James Webb Space Telescope has pointed its infrared optics at the 'Crystal Ball Nebula' NGC 1514, a planetary nebula ...

Astronomy enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak on April 25, 2025, after ...

A rare celestial event is on the horizon, as three planets will align in the night sky, creating the illusion of a "smiley ...

One of the world’s oldest meteor showers is set to peak at the beginning of this week, putting on a beautiful display of lights in the night sky ...