A brilliant comet waved its tail above the site of the world's largest telescope as it lit up the night sky last month.

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

Astronomers discovered the gas giant planet — dubbed a "hot Jupiter " — in 2016, but have continued to investigate this ...

Skywatchers on Thursday evening, Feb. 6, will notice an eye-catching pairing-off between two of the brightest objects in the ...

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even ...

Dozens of boxes holding mirrors are placed along a remote desert hill in northern Chile as workers make progress in the ...

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you ...

Stargazers will be treated to a dazzling six-planet "alignment" this January.

Here’s what you should know when you go outside to see for yourself: Yes, the planets are indeed lined up across our sky. No, ...

A U.S. scientist searching for a civilization across 7 Earth clones circling the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 says its own alien ...

Solaris promises to be a major platform for education and research, with a particular focus on academic research into the Sun ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy in just three years. A new project celebrates its impact on the ...