Kicking off the year's cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more than 50 years as well as a ...

Skywatchers can look forward to an extraordinary year as 2026 brings a steady lineup of rare planetary alignments, striking ...

Solar system comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) makes its closest approach to the sun today (Jan. 20) during an event known as ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a G4-level geomagnetic storm after a long-duration solar ...

A planetary scientist who has participated in analog missions describes their value for planning space exploration – and ...

NASA outlines a full 2026 astronomy calendar featuring eclipses, planetary alignments, meteor showers, supermoons, and seasonal milestones visible from different parts of Earth.

Today: Winter is the best season for finding bright stars. And if you only want to set aside a few minutes, 10 p.m. tonight ...

Saturn will appear alongside the moon in Nevada skies during a planetary conjunction this January. Here’s how to spot it and ...

A meteor-like streak stunned millions as NASA's SpaceX Dragon capsule returned to Earth. Here's what it is and why Elon ...

We'll get a rare close-by view of a total solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse and two spectacular meteor showers in the coming ...

The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will next peak in the early hours of April 22, 2026.

While it’s possible to see the nebula with the naked eye, it’s far more difficult to spot than closer deep-space sights like ...