Thanks to its brightness, Venus is easy to spot this month in the southwest after sunset. You’ll notice it getting a bit ...

ESA has launched three other Proba missions thus far, with one currently observing the Sun. Proba-2 launched in 2009, and was ...

We take a look at the current best predictions for what the solar system will look like throughout the rest of the Sun's life ...

In December, Venus dazzles as the "Evening Star," Jupiter reaches its brightest for the year, and the Geminid meteor shower peaks under challenging moonlit skies.

In December's 2024 night sky, stargazers will see the Geminid and Ursid meteor showers, planets, and more to close out the ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere ...

At least eight comets will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere in 2025. Here's where and when to look and which ones you ...

The new moon of December occurs tonight. A day later, Southern Hemisphere observers will see the peak of the Phoenicid meteor shower, and on Dec. 4 the waxing moon will make a close pass to Venus in ...

I think this small but mighty instrument provides everything you need to get started in skywatching — snap it up now this ...

This Black Friday weekend, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar 120 APO Doublet Refractor is 20% off and I think it is a must-buy if you ...

“The Geminids are the star of the show for December,” said Kat Troche, a NASA solar system ambassador. “All you have to do is ...

The night skies this month are genuinely loaded with goodies. Not only are all the wonderful winter constellations visible, but all five naked-eye planets are also visible this month. Our ...