A rare astronomical sight is unfolding in the southern sky. Two exploding stars are shining so brightly that both can be viewed with the naked eye. It’s hard to predict how long these “fascinating ...

As the weather gets warmer and clearer skies return, make plans to stargaze over the next several months. Whether you are staying at home or heading out on vacation, your latitude location will play a ...

Both novas will eventually become too dim to see, even under the darkest skies. So catch them while you can! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

The new moon of December occurs tonight. A day later, Southern Hemisphere observers will see the peak of the Phoenicid meteor shower, and on Dec. 4 the waxing moon will make a close pass to Venus in ...

The Eta Aquariids, originating from debris left by Halley's Comet, promise up to 60 visible shooting stars per hour under optimal conditions in the coming nights, with the peak expected on the night ...

There's a big diamond in the sky made by connecting the stars Arcturus, Spica, Denebola and Cor Caroli. Once found, you can use it to find each star's associated constellation. The spring sky is spare ...