Did you see the bright star next to the moon? That was Venus, and part of a conjunction between the moon, Venus and the star ...

A new moon is when the moon shares the same celestial longitude as the sun; the two bodies are said to be in conjunction.

The crescent moon shines close to Mars above the western horizon at sunset on Sept. 24, but you'll need to be quick to spot ...

Earth will move between Saturn and the sun this weekend, offering prime views of Saturn in what's known as "opposition." Here's what to know.

My favorite planet, besides the one I live on, is on the rise in the low eastern sky during evening twilight. It’s Saturn and ...

Created by the sun, the protective bubble of the heliosphere shields our solar system from harmful radiation. A new mission ...

The three satellites look to measure mysteries of space weather while also acting as a warning system for its dangerous effects.

Sky-gazers should get ready for a full day of celestial events on Sunday, including a partial solar eclipse in parts of the Southern Hemisphere.

NASA's new recruits include scientists, fighter pilots, engineers, and even a former member of the USA Rugby Women's National ...

The best-selling author of the Strange Planet series, Nathan Pyle, is in town touring for his first children's book. He'll be visiting schools Thursday and signing books Friday at the DaVinci Science ...