The Lyrid meteor shower is lighting up the spring sky right now, and the best part? A dim crescent moon means you'll have the perfect dark skies to spot up to 20 shooting stars per hour. Here's everything you need to know to catch this celestial show.
As interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its rare journey near our Sun, scientists using the powerful Subaru Telescope witnessed something extraordinary: unexpected changes in the comet's composition and behavior. This stunning discovery is reshaping our understanding of how these mysterious celestial wanderers evolve as they encounter our solar system.
Get ready for one of April's most magical sky shows as Venus and a delicate crescent moon team up for a stunning display this weekend. This celestial performance is perfect for anyone with clear skies and a few minutes to spare after sunset.
Sky watchers in New South Wales are in for a treat as the stunning Lyrid meteor shower lights up the night sky right now. After the recent pink micromoon spectacle, another astronomical event is unfolding above Sydney – and you won't want to miss it.
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This April, Saturn, Mars, and Mercury will perform an eye-catching cosmic ballet across the pre-dawn sky, shifting between stunning geometric formations that you won't want to miss.
Our Moon, already bearing the scars of four billion years of cosmic bombardment, has just received a new wound. Scientists have detected a fresh impact crater that adds another chapter to the Moon's violent geological history.
Astronomers detected an extraordinarily focused radio beam from the distant universe that defies expectations—it remained remarkably sharp despite traveling across billions of light-years. This mysterious "mega-laser" challenges our understanding of how cosmic signals behave over extreme distances.
The Northeast Astronomy Forum & Space Expo is back in New York this weekend with an incredible lineup of astronauts, cutting-edge exhibits, and the world's largest space celebration. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or curious about the cosmos, NEAF 2026 promises an unforgettable experience for everyone.
A California startup wants to launch 4,000 orbiting mirrors to illuminate Earth after sunset, but astronomers and ecologists are raising red flags about the potential consequences. The ambitious project highlights a growing tension between technological innovation and environmental protection.