While planets circle the sun in what's called a heliocentric orbit, they rarely fall together in what appears to the human eye as somewhat of a line across the visible horizon. Saturday is one of ...

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Measuring distances across the universe is much more challenging than measuring distances on Earth. Is a brighter star closer ...

Astronomers measure a star’s brightness using the apparent magnitude system, where lower values indicate brighter stars.

Hot on the heels of a spectacular comet late last year, another celestial visitor is set to put on a show. And Southern ...

From the total lunar eclipse in March to three epic supermoons this fall, these are the best celestial events of 2025 that are worth traveling for (plus one to look forward to in 2026!).

Due to its proximity to our star, it is expected to glow brightly over the coming ... Due to its location in the sky, the comet will be best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, only appearing very ...

G3 may be hard to see due to weather patterns and the California wildfires, said Tim Brothers of the Massachusetts Institute ...

It's a great time to watch young stars in baseball. Here's who might be next up in 2025. Phenoms like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, Elly De La Cruz and Paul Skenes stole the show last season. And ...

Although those in the Southern Hemisphere could likely spot the comet ... that the comet will look like a particularly bright star, and could have a short, stubby tail sticking off of it.

Southern Hospitality is back and better than ever, and for stars TJ Dinch and Bradley Carter, the drama on the reality show is "as real as it gets." A Southern Charm spinoff courtesy of Leva ...

This new orbit, which takes 160,000 years for a round trip, has the comet snaking its way through our solar system in a way that makes it visible for stargazers in the southern hemisphere.