In January, stargazers will be able to see four bright planets, the close dance of Venus and Saturn, Mars at opposition, and ...

Our sun is a lonely star. At least half the stars in our galaxy have binary companions. This was nicely illustrated in the ...

So, on Earth, the North Star is our pole star and it has been extremely useful for people living here for millennia. This ...

Astronomers are celebrating the completion of a 2.5-billion-pixel panoramic picture of the entire Andromeda Galaxy. The team includes several UC Santa Cruz researchers who made significant ...

Six planets grace the sky this month in what’s called a planetary parade. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the naked eye in January and for part of February.

The Andromeda galaxy, our nearest major galactic neighbor and one of the most iconic objects in the night sky, has captivated ...

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem served in Congress during Trump’s first administration and sent the National Guard to the Texas-Mexico border.

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

Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather ...

Hot on the heels of a spectacular comet late last year, another celestial visitor is set to put on a show. And Southern ...

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

To see distant galaxies and fainter star clusters, time a trip around a new moon, when the night is at its darkest.