When comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) was first discovered in late September, it was almost immediately identified as a member of the ...

The aurora in early October followed by the appearance of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS the following week had me thinking about the rare events we observe in astronomy.

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The Friday before this one, I had a fantastic opportunity to serve as resident astronomer for the evening at Leonardo’s ...

P.M. EST, leaving most of the evening dark for deep-sky observing. About two hours after sunset, you'll find the Great Square ...

On November 21, 1676, the Danish astronomer Ole Rømer discovered the speed of light. Before Rømer figured it out, scientists ...

Chiefly, the finding could help explain why Pluto, the largest known object in the Kuiper Belt — a vast region of icy bodies ...

The holiday stars will shine brightly in December with special seasonal shows for all ages at the Raritan Valley Community ...

I called it a "captivating build" in my review, and this Black Friday the Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle set has $30 off.

An asteroid the size of Manhattan’s Empire State Building will safely pass on April 13, 2029, in a once every 5,000 to 10,000 ...

Named after the constellation Gemini, the Geminid meteor shower is a yearly occurrence. Starting November 19, these shooting ...