Today in the history of astronomy, Albert II provides invaluable physiological data, part of a long line of animal ...

Wachmann, also known as Schwassmann-Wachmann 1, glows at 13th magnitude near Leo’s forefoot early this evening.

Astronomy interviews Sally Ride's life partner Tam O’Shaughnessy and director Cristina Costantini ahead of 'Sally' ...

This Milky Way photographer has had many shots “ruined” by equally beautiful lights. Here are some of the best aurora images ...

Although the Astronomer Royal post is largely honorary today, it has long been a title awarded to the most prominent ...

Although the repeating cycle of sunspots was first seen in the mid-18th century, the fact that the Sun went through cycles ...

Earth’s companion has allowed astronomers to define lunar cycles, navigate without technology, and understand celestial ...

In the northern part of the constellation you’ll find NGC 7008, sometimes called the Fetus Nebula due to its unusual shape.

Saturn’s two-toned moon reaches its greatest western elongation, when it shines brightest far west of the ringed planet.

Leo sees action as both Mars and Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 move through; plus, spot galaxies and noctilucent clouds in the sky this week.

June’s Full Moon is also called the Strawberry Moon, but don’t let the name fool you — it won’t be turning pink in the sky!

Jupiter joins Mercury in early twilight as Mars lingers with Leo after dark. Saturn is visible in the morning, meeting ...