One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year reaches its peak this week—giving skywatchers the chance to see up to ...

Cosmic dawn galaxies seen by JWST reveal hidden clues about dark matter and keep rival theories about its true nature alive.

To get the best views, look east on Saturday night, Dec. 13, into the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 14, when the radiant reaches its highest point in the sky. You might expect to see some ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

Astronomers are a step closer to cracking one of the secrets of dark energy—the mysterious force believed to be causing the universe's accelerated expansion.