Astronomers have located a rare exoplanet on the edge of the Milky Way.

When the billions of stars comprising the Milky Way, our home galaxy, appear especially vibrant as the band arcs across the night sky, it’s a photo op ...

Milky Way viewing is at its best right now, especially if you’re in the southern hemisphere. Here's what to look out for, ...

Astronomers have detected a rare gas giant exoplanet in the outer reaches of the Milky Way, marking only the third such ...

If our solar system seems stable, it's because our short lifespans make it seem that way. Earth revolves, night follows day, ...

Astronomers capture the universe’s brightest era, revealing when galaxies like the Milky Way first formed and began to shine.

The Milky Way is our home galaxy with a disc of stars that spans more than 100,000 light-years. While the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for ...

This June, the Milky Way’s brilliant heart lights up the night as planets align and the solstice sun marks Earth’s celestial ...

The strawberry moon will also appear near the center of the Milky Way, according ... occurs when Earth is between the sun and moon and the three celestial objects line up in a row so that the moon ...

Astronomers have long thought that the Milky Way is headed for an inevitable crash with its neighbor, Andromeda. But a new ...