On the day of the 2025 autumnal equinox, the sun rises almost exactly due east and sets to the west. The months that follow ...

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

This week marks Saturn's opposition, and tonight is the premium planet-gazing chance to see the amazing spectacle.

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

During this point, Saturn is at its closest point to Earth and directly opposite the Sun. Due to its location, it will be ...

Telescopes on the National Mall tonight will give people a chance to see the stars and experience the largest astronomy outreach event in the United States.

Some observers may have noticed a faint glow illuminating the darker portion of the moon—a phenomenon known as Earthshine or ...

Wausau Pilot & Review Clear skies may be a challenge in central Wisconsin this week, but if the weather cooperates even ...

Is it a full moon tonight? Wondering what is the planet and bright star shining next to the moon? Here's what to know and how ...

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 ...