Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

For as long as humans have looked upward, the night sky has been our compass, calendar, and canvas. From farmers sowing seeds by using lunar cycles to sailors steering across oceans by looking at ...

Star maps and charts are a mainstay of both amateur and professional sky observers. Whether it's on a simple seasonal map or ...

Dürer's 1515 star charts were a game-changer for European courts, proving an obsession with astrology is nothing new ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Astronomers have spotted two bright "new stars" shining simultaneously in the night sky: V572 ...

Find out what is visible in the night sky tonight, with guidance on locating Lacerta and other key constellations before the moon rises ...

The month brings a spectacular lineup of celestial sights—including a rare chance to see Mercury without a telescope and a "micro" new moon. A super “beaver moon” rises behind Monte Prena in Italy’s ...

On Dec. 9-10, skywatchers across parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe will witness a very rare occultation of the bright star ...

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...