The first half of July finds Mercury drawing closer to the Sun, so we see more of its night side and thus a pleasing crescent ... Midwinter is a great time to observe the far southern sky. The ...

To find stars, hold the map overhead and orient it so one of the labels matches the direction you’re facing. The stars above the map’s horizon now match what’s in the sky.

Mercury is notoriously difficult to see from Earth, thanks to its proximity to the Sun. But on July 4, Mercury reaches its ...

Between July 18 and Aug. 12, you can see the Southern Delta Aquariids shower in the Northern Hemisphere by looking to the ...

The Southern Delta Aquariid and Perseid meteor showers streak across our night sky at the same time of year. We show where.

In less than a month, an unprecedented astronomy project will begin mapping the Southern Hemisphere sky from millions of high-definition photos taken by a state-of-the-art telescope. Around 170 ...

The Southern Hemisphere will have the best view of Delta Aquariids. Coinciding with a waning moon around 30% full means the clearest viewing will happen after midnight.

How to view the ATLAS comet? Due to its location in the sky, the comet will be best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, only appearing very low in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere, if at all.

Rare Appearance of Two Novas at Once Illuminates the Southern Sky. Here’s How to Get a Chance to See It The “new stars” are best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, but people have spotted ...

Catch Jupiter low early in the month, then enjoy Mercury and Mars in the evenings. Saturn, Neptune, and Venus shine in the early-morning sky.

To find stars, hold the map overhead and orient it so one of the labels matches the direction you're facing. The stars above the map's horizon now match what's in the sky.