Given that our species has only existed for a tiny fraction of the lifespan of our solar system, where understanding the huge planetary expanse around us is concerned, humans have a lot of catching up ...

The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs reshaped life on Earth. In the aftermath, the planet was left damaged, dark, and ...

Bob King, of AstroBob’s Astronomy for Everyone, recounts the spectacular auroras that occurred on November 11 & 12, 2025. There is another chance to see auroras on Saturday night. The Leonid Meteor ...

Planetary alignments, a total lunar eclipse, and meteor showers are highlights to look for in the coming year.

Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers plenty of reasons to look to the sky in 2026. The new year kicks off with the full wolf moon on ...