If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there, now’s a great time to check out Markarian’s Chain — ...

from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...

The 2025 Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak overnight Monday, April 21, into the morning of Tuesday, April 22, according to NASA. During the Lyrids ' peak, 10 to 20 fast and bright meteors can be ...

The pre-dawn sky on April 25, 2025 will see a conjunction of Venus, Saturn and a waning crescent moon, which will resemble a ...

Dragging the trash barrel to the curb, I look up at the night sky, and my current self is instantly tethered to all my past ...

The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers can both be seen starting in late April, with viewing opportunities in both the ...

one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky. Follow the arc of its handle to Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the sky, shining with an orange hue in the Boötes constellation ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is caused by the debris left behind by Comet Thatcher, which orbits the Sun every 415 years. As the Earth passes through this debris field, the particles, which are no larger ...

The stars and constellations of spring may be dominating the night sky, but we’re about to lose them to a full moon. Since it’s due to turn into a full pink moon this coming Saturday ...