Jupiter and Sirius rise after dark this month, creating a striking duo that are obvious candidates for a modern-day ...

As a space reporter for The New York Times, I follow what’s happening in the stars, including eclipses, meteor showers and ...

Even though the shower begins tonight, the peak night will be December 13–14. This is when you will see the most meteors.

If you've been outside the last night or two and noticed a star moving suspiciously fast, congratulations, you just saw the ...

A scientist has identified a possible astronomical explanation for the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible ...

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing ...

Enjoy a post-dinner stargazing session as the first-quarter moon, Saturn and the season's brightest stars light up the ...

“What’s up in the sky?” is a recurring feature and publishes on the first of every month. You can find it on WTOP’s The Space Place. Email Greg your space questions and he might answer them in the ...

Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all. Since 1986 I have had an affiliation with the Hayden Planetarium in New ...

Mercury, often considered the “elusive planet,” is notoriously difficult to observe due to its proximity to the Sun. However, ...