Today is Sunday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2026 with 347 to follow. The moon is new. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mercury and ...

On Jan. 17, 1995, a powerful earthquake rocked Kobe, Japan, and the surrounding area, killing about 5,500 people.

There’s a giant, peanut-shaped object orbiting the Sun, and it’s name is Halley’s comet. Like all comets, it’s a cosmic ...

Virgos, known for their analytical minds and dedication to perfection, can expect January 17, 2026, to bring unique changes ...

Stargazers will in one week have a chance to spot Saturn and the moon sharing a section of the night sky in what's known as a ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

Florida is home to 3 dark sky locations that may offer the clearest views of a planetary conjunction between Saturn and the ...

Unfortunately for planet hunters, Mercury, Venus and Mars are all too close to the sun to observe; they will come out of the ...

A planetary conjunction, with the moon and Saturn will occur overnight Jan. 23, NASA said. The rendezvous is what's known in astronomy as a conjunction, and it presents spectators with a rare ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA’s giant new moon rocket moved to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts’ first ...

Scholars widely agree that astronomy is a gateway science – that it inspires a core human interest in science among people of all ages, from senior citizens to schoolchildren. Helping young people tap ...