The moon is near new phase this week, and clearer skies and cooler overnight temperatures means that this is also an optimum ...

Fireworks aren't the only thing illuminating the sky this month. July also presents the opportunity to catch a cosmic light show, when the Milky Way galaxy appears in the night sky. According to NASA, ...

August has been a month jam-packed with cosmic phenomena visible from Earth – from nebulas to meteor showers to planetary conjunctions. But the month isn't over yet. And now, add to the mix one of the ...

Though the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the band of billions of stars. "Milky Way season," when the galaxy's ...

We were sitting out on the back deck on a crisp, moonless autumn night; the lights were off, we were kicked back on the outdoor couch, relaxed with blankets, and in awe of the night sky.

Can you see the Milky Way galaxy from Earth? Yes! And as stargazers and skywatchers know, it’s a stunning sight to see. Comprised of billions of stars, the Milky Way galaxy got its name because from ...

See the rare moment as a seal poses amidst the Milky Way. — -- A photographer was taken by surprise during a routine session when a seal emerged from the darkness and made an unexpected ...

A new study puts Ursa Major III, a ghostly satellite of our Milky Way, under the microscope. A ghostly object orbiting the Milky Way has left astronomers questioning its composition: Is it a ...