Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. January 30: The Moon and Jupiter share Gemini Saturn and Neptune have been near neighbors for a while. By the last day of ...

Our comprehensive guide, curated by Astronomy‘s observing experts, lists everything you need to know to catch eclipses, ...

With no Moon in the evening sky, let’s visit a favorite gem that’s now well above the horizon in the few hours leading up to midnight: the Orion Nebula (M42). Hanging below the easily recognized belt ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...

Along with bonus stargazing targets!

Helping young people tap into their excitement about the night sky helps them build confidence and opens career pathways they ...

On December 3, Drexel University’s Department of Physics and the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships hosted an Astronomy Night for the entire Drexel community. This event continues a ...

The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

History is often taught as if astronomy followed a single European arc—from Greek philosophy to Renaissance telescopes to modern science—while Africa appears absent or myth-bound. This series, “When ...

(WAVY) — One of the coolest things you can get a child, or even an adult, for Christmas is a telescope. If one of those appeared under the tree, and you want to test it out, you’ll want to know what ...