The night sky has long sparked wonder and curiosity. Early civilizations studied the stars and tracked celestial events, ...

Earth is right in between Jupiter and the Sun right now. That makes the gas giant appear brighter. Here's how to watch.

Over its planned two-year mission, the $488 million telescope will scan the entire night sky every six months and collect ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

From the moon and Jupiter to famous nebulas and galaxies, here’s your beginner-friendly guide to what to point your brand-new telescope at. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

No matter your observing experience or equipment, January 2026 provides many impressive astronomy events to kick off the new ...

Jupiter, as always, is a dazzling object, shining among the stars of Gemini the Twins. It reaches opposition on Jan. 10; this ...

The Beehive Cluster, a group of about 1,000 stars, will be visible to skywatchers throughout January. Here's how to see it in ...

A group of about 1,000 stars known as the beehive cluster is swarming a sky near you. Here's when and how to see them.

Located south of Bend’s outdoor playland, I visited this Pacific Northwest gem for an enchanted winter evening of ...

Jupiter currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in the constellation Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky ...