Mercury, the first planet from the sun, is about to stand out among the stars this week. But this brightness is not expected ...

The $488 million Spherex mission aims to explain how galaxies formed and evolved over billions of years, and how the universe ...

Satellites come in all shapes and sizes, but there aren't any that look quite like SPHEREx, an infrared observatory NASA ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance ... but not all can be seen by the naked eye, according to Space.com and other sites that track celestial events.

The agency is encouraging astronomy clubs to throw “star parties” to introduce people to the nebulae and galaxies spotted by ...

Tonight is the first lunar eclipse in nearly three years. Will the Wisconsin night sky be clear for the celestial event?

a chunk of space the size of an atom would have exploded into a size far larger than our solar system. It brought our slice ...

The SPHEREx telescope will create the most colorful map of the cosmos, while the four satellites of the PUNCH mission track ...

This week, stargazers are in for a celestial treat. A total lunar eclipse — also known as a "blood moon" — will be visible in ...

Binoculars are a great way to get into stargazing as they offer beautifully crisp night sky views in the palm of your hand. They are a fantastic lightweight alternative to the best telescopes and ...