Comet 3I/ATLAS is a rare visitor passing briefly through our solar system. Here’s how to find it in the night sky—and what ...

This week marks the last chance for backyard astronomers to see interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS before it races on its journey ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever detected, reached its closest point to Earth overnight from Thursday to Friday (Dec. 18 to 19), and it remains in a good viewing position tonight.

Although the Ursids are active from Dec. 13 through Dec. 26, the peak night coincides with the winter solstice, which occurs at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. Though the two events are totally unrelated, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, is one of the most spectacular ...

The 2024 total solar eclipse path traverses the U.S., beginning in the Pacific Ocean at 12:39 p.m. EDT and concluding in the North Atlantic Ocean at 3:55 p.m. EDT, with a total duration of 3 hours, 16 ...

Blink and you might miss your chance to see this once-in-a-lifetime comet. Here's how to make sure you catch a glimpse. When you think about once-in-a-lifetime events, you probably think of weddings, ...

The April 2024 total solar eclipse across North America is fast approaching! Being in the shadow of the Moon and taking in the incredible view of the Sun’s corona is an unforgettable experience.