Enjoy a post-dinner stargazing session as the first-quarter moon, Saturn and the season's brightest stars light up the Thanksgiving night sky.

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 2: Visit the Winter Albireo The Moon passes 5° north of Uranus in the constellation Taurus at 10 P.M. EST; before that,

Ever wondered why stars vanish from view on night flights? It's not just altitude; bright cabin lights create window glare, hindering your eyes' abili

The moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday (Nov. 28), marking a perfect opportunity to explore the half-lit lunar disk as it shines among the stars of the constellation Aquarius in the hours following sunset.

In the gallery of shifting skies, the night is a blank canvas waiting to be painted by the moon and stars. And with the upcoming Supermoon, also known as the Hunter's Moon, on October 17, stargazers are in for the most marvelous masterpiece yet! Whether it ...

The moon’s gotten bigger in recent years. It’s the same physical size, same distance from Earth and traces the same elliptical orbit. But it’s more present in the day to day — and night to night. On Instagram, there are more than 12.7 million posts ...

Look to the southeastern horizon in the hours following sunset on Nov. 29 — you'll be able to see the moon shine close to the gas giant Saturn as Neptune lurks unseen nearby. The waxing gibbous moon will appear half-lit on the night of Nov.

Songs about the sun, moon, and stars are this week's theme. This program, hosted by JoAnn Castle, celebrates the celestial with songs such as "Keep Your Sunny Side Up" and "Destination Moon". JoAnn plays "I Want A Girl", Larry Hooper sings "That Lucky Old ...