A dazzling celestial display is set to light up the night sky this April as Earth drifts through a dusty trail left by an ancient comet.The Lyrid meteor shower, active from Wednesday, April 16 to ...

This summer, trade your city’s light pollution for some Milky Way magic. Whether you're a telescope geek or just love lying ...

There is an exciting astronomy event taking place this weekend, that will be visible across the globe. April's full moon, the ...

With meteor showers and other celestial events lighting up the sky throughout April, astronomers predict an exciting month of ...

If you’re looking for a magical reason to set your alarm for the wee hours of the morning, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is it.

This is a good year for observing the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...

While the meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Lyra, they can streak across any part of the sky. Some Lyrids are known for leaving bright dust trails that linger for several seconds. The ...

Provisions require advance planning, as Big Meadows sits decidedly in the “middle of nowhere” category of vacation destinations. The nearest substantial town, Luray, lies about 30 minutes down winding ...