In late 2017, a mysterious object tore through our solar system at breakneck speed. Astronomers scrambled to observe the fast ...

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A newly discovered comet, called C/2025 F2 (SWAN), may have disintegrated. But the remnants are still visible.

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

The Lyrids are set to dazzle the night sky April 21 to 22, offering stargazers a chance to glimpse a yearly phenomenon.

NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) will be visible from the ground. Find out when you can see it on the NASA app on a mobile device. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ...

It’s said that if you catch one in the night sky the universe might grant you a wish. On any given night, shooting stars are ...

The night sky this week brings a first peek at the Lyrids Meteor Shower before its actual peak, plus planets including Venus, ...

Spring in the northern hemisphere brings with it the promise for the Lyrids, the first good meteor shower of the season.