Monday will see a very rare night sky event when Betelgeuse—one of the most famous and brightest stars of all—is covered by an asteroid for about 12 seconds. Although the event will be visible ...

Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most easily recognizable stars in the night sky, might not be what we think. While most scientists suggest it is on the verge of exploding as a supernova ...

Whenever you gaze upon the stars and constellations, it’s easy to forget you’re seeing a three-dimensional picture over ...

We're now just past the midpoint of astronomical winter — that moment marking the midway point between December's winter solstice and March's vernal equinox. That moment took place at 4:11 p.m.

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe but it’s also great for lovers. It’s great being in the dark with the ...

Two planets stand side by side as the evening twilight continues to delight and colorful stars shine in the sky this week.

The winter sky has some brightly lit star patterns visible this month, including a triangle featuring Mars, making it ...

The middle star in the dagger is actually not a star, but the Orion Nebula, which through a telescope is revealed to be a ...

February's night sky offers a treat for stargazers, with the Winter Triangle and a temporary Mars Triangle shining bright, ...

Orion dominates the February night sky, with the hunter’s iconic belt ... and you may capture the colors reddish Betelgeuse and bluish Rigel at the corners of this dazzling winter constellation.

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe, but it is also great for lovers. It is wonderful being in the dark with the one you love. Then you add a full moon in the sky to enhance ...