Apples-to-apples comparisons in the distant universe are hard to come by. Whether the subject is dwarf galaxies, supermassive black holes, or 'hot Jupiters,' astronomers can spend months or years ...

The still nearly Full Moon passes close to the heart of the Scorpion, Antares, visible in the southern sky early this morning.

As the night skies of May unfold, there’s a wealth of celestial events to witness, from the waxing Moon to the prominent ...

This month's full moon reaches peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. EDT (17:56 GMT) and is known as the 'Flower Moon' to some in ...