The hours following sunset on Dec. 25 offer a wealth of naked-eye astronomy targets that can put even the most glitzy ...

Overview of major sky events in 2026, including solar and lunar eclipses, planetary motion, meteor showers, and comet appearances ...

In this edition of our Night Sky Guide we will be going over what to look out for during the month of January 2026.

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The article recounts the author's personal journey into astronomy, highlighting several influential beginner astronomy guidebooks from various eras, including "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations," ...

With 3I/ATLAS slated to make its Earth tour in two days, amateur photographers and astronomers alike are scrambling to catch ...

The winter darkness – we slog through it every year. But thankfully one thing shines bright this time of year, our night sky. Cold winter air isn’t able to hold much moisture, providing a crisp, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Are you struggling to find the comets in the evening sky?

Sky Tonight – Star Gazer Guide is an app that has been designed to encompass all your interstellar exploration needs. Equipped with a free version, you can expand the app's functions for $0.99 a month ...

Skywatchers in 2024 will have a bounty of astronomical phenomena to enjoy throughout the year, including two lunar eclipses, two comets, several meteor showers and four supermoons. But it's the April ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 10: Spot Neptune With no Moon in the evening sky, let's visit a favorite gem that's now well above the horizon in ...

An interest in astronomy may strike early in life or later. Regardless of what lit the fire of that interest, you need knowledge to help you understand the universe. Some of the most important sources ...