Before defining what a light-year is, we should define what a light-year is not: It is not a measure of time, but rather a ...

In this episode, Astronomy magazine Editor Dave Eicher invites you to head out during the evening of July 7 and observe the pretty bright Moon passing Antares, also known as Alpha Scorpii. Look sharp, ...

Astronomers have visually confirmed a star's demise through double detonation, using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope.

Hollywood Boulevard is set to gain a new galaxy of stars, as the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled its highly ...

Planetariums were a hit with the public. Within decades, they had spread around the world – the first planetarium in the United States opened in Chicago in 1930, while the first one in Asia opened in ...

Lightning is one of the most powerful and captivating forces in nature. In this video, we count down the top 10 most spectacular lightning strikes ever captured, from dramatic anvil crawlers to fiery ...

Take a journey to the James Webb Space Telescope's stunning view of giant galaxy cluster WHL0137-08. Credit: Space.com | zoom ...

Bryan Dobson and Dearbhail McDonald present The Last Irish Missionaries present, Human tells the story of humanity, Michael ...

Skygazers have a lot to look forward to over the next month. A couple of dueling meteor showers will grace the skies later in ...

The ancient Greeks and Romans blamed hot summer days on the rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, which is part of the ...

What are the odds Raleigh adds an All-Star Game MVP to a long list of remarkable accomplishments this season? As it turns out, only three of baseball’s biggest superstars have shorter odds to take ...

Aotearoa New Zealand officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time this week, but more needs to be done to promote and protect the country's dark skies.