Our Galaxy Looks Absolutely Stunning in These Award-Winning Dark Sky Photos
A clear, dark night sky is becoming a protected resource, with growing light pollution erasing our views of…
Watch a Comet Get Torn Apart by the Sun and Become a Headless Ghost
Bad news for skywatchers: A sungrazing comet that was set to put on a bright display succumbed to…
The Good—and Bad—News About Next Week’s Total Lunar Eclipse
On March 3, skywatchers in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and eastern Asia will be treated to a…
A meteor shower is visible in the sky in November, and the show can be spectacular
Every year, the night sky offers many surprises. And currently, a meteor shower can be seen at night,…