Mars shines brightly this week as it reaches opposition, appearing golden-red in the sky near Jupiter. Look for it in the ...

The Southern Cross is the best-known constellation in the southern sky. It is easy to find, as it is made up of a compact group of bright stars in the shape of a cross. Two pointer stars from the ...

And since it’s home to two of the world’s 22 dark sky sanctuaries, it’s a prime place to appreciate the cosmic universe, ...

On Jan. 9, skywatchers can watch the dark limb of the 82%-illuminated waxing gibbous moon creep across this beloved star ...

An international team of scientists has produced the clearest three-dimensional view yet of the Ring Nebula—one of the night ...

The spectacular national park is home to the best star gazing in the country, plus stunning hikes and dreamy camping spots.

You’ll be able to view a rare alignment of planets this month and into February. Our astrotourism expert reveals the best ...

During the early morning of Monday 8 September, the full Moon will move into the shadow of Earth and be totally eclipsed. The ...

Although Jupiter and Mars have been dominating the eastern sky, there's more here to view than just planets. Already 50° high ...

It will capture rapidly changing events, including stellar explosions called supernovas, the evisceration of stars by black holes ... huge video of the southern sky for 10 years,” explains ...