And considerably removed from this summer retinue, brilliant topaz Arcturus holds forth in solitary splendor in the western sky. Double color Probably the most colorful double star in the night sky ...

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Comets Lemmon and SWAN are soaring past Earth in a rare cosmic treat. Here's best viewing times, tips and more in ...

Comets Lemmon and SWAN are making their closest approach to Earth in a rare cosmic treat. Can you see it in NJ? Here's timing ...

Watch Orionid meteor shower 2025 light up tonight's sky. Here's when, where, what time to see the bright Orionids peak ...

Tuesday is the predicted peak for the Orionid meteor shower. The best time to look for these bits of Halley’s comet debris ...

Comet Lemon will be in the heart of the constellation Boötes, the Herdsman, as it makes its closest approach to Earth on Oct.

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The Orionid meteor shower will soon peak, and conditions could allow for a night full of shooting stars. Folks who missed the Draconid meteor shower will have another chance to see meteors shoot ...

The earliest astronomers were careful observers of patterns.

Astrotourism is growing in popularity as more people seek out dark skies to experience celestial wonders. National parks and designated Dark Sky Places offer excellent opportunities for stargazing and ...

It might be hard to see the stars from Columbus, but they'll be bright at the Arne Slettebak Planetarium at Ohio State University this summer. The university’s astronomy department has a new ...