The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including two galaxies visible to the naked eye and a rare glimpse of the ...

The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a ...

Mercury currently appears as a bright "evening star" in the southwestern sky at sunset. Mercury will reach its greatest ...

A rare green Hallowe’en comet will be visible in the night sky over the next few weeks before it vanishes for 1,300 years.

If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title ...

The 2025 Orionid meteor shower will peak on the night of Monday, October 20, continuing into the early hours of Tuesday, ...

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And considerably removed from this summer retinue, brilliant topaz Arcturus holds forth in solitary splendor in the western sky. Double color Probably the most colorful double star in the night sky ...

Comets Lemmon and SWAN R2 will be visible during October 2025 during the Orionid and Taurid meteor showers, creating a month of comets, "shooting stars" and fireballs.

Tonight Night Sky Visible planets, stars will present a wide range of sights for observers. Some events are visible with the naked eye, while others may need binoculars or a telescope. The schedule ...

A U.S. company is proposing to 'sell sunlight after dark,' saying it could help power solar farms and provide access to light ...