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.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is probably the first scientific fact babies hear in the English-speaking world. It's easily ...

Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the first clear image of a star in another galaxy. This achievement showcases the immense advancements in space observation technology and ...

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.