A comet will pass near the Earth early this year, and it promises to be an impressive sight for sky-watchers. Here’s more on the coming celestial event.

Dark matter, predicted to account for most of the universe's mass, remains highly elusive. Physicists have been searching for various particles that could be promising dark matter candidates, such ...

Jan. 3, 2025 — Scientists recently discovered that the giant 'conveyer belt' currents that push star-forged material out of our galaxy and pull it back in can also ... Scientists Pin Down the ...

From a pair of oppositions and conjunctions to a total lunar eclipse, here are the top astronomy events to mark down on your ...

If New Glenn lifts off on Monday as planned, the Amazon founder’s rocket company will be on track to give Elon Musk’s SpaceX some genuine competition. By Kenneth Chang Charon is large in ...

In a report released in October 2022, the American Astronomical Society (ASS) likened the impact of megaconstellations on astronomy to light pollution. The report said the sky may brighten by a ...

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The Mining City Astronomy Club meets once a month at the Butte Public Library. This group is led by Joe Witherspoon of ...

The key NASA center remains under a mandatory evacuation order, but officials say both it and Mount Wilson are protected for ...

Astronomy and astrophysics are the study of objects and phenomena that are found beyond our solar system. This combines theoretical simulations and observation with both terrestrial and space ...

Let’s take a look at some of the astronomy apps that are available, as well as a few others which, while they aren’t anything to do with astronomy, will definitely make your time under the ...