(Why is the sky blue? Learn about it with your kids.) The aurora borealis lights up the night sky behind Iceland's iconic Kirkjufell volcano. Auroras are caused when charged particles from the sun ...

The team explore one of the biggest stories in space news, the ‘city killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4. How well did the planet respond to this potential natural disaster? The team explore one of the ...

The best flashlights are an excellent light source for stargazers, so if you want to view the upcoming Lyrid and Eta Aquarid meteor showers, consider these products. We've shone a light on the ...

The night sky and the Milky Way above Kitt Peak Observatory. Tucson is on the right, and Phoenix is on the left. The WIYN 0.9 meter telescope is close in the foreground. According to Jacelle Ramon ...

Keep your stargazing binoculars handy and scout your favorite dark-sky park. Here's what to expect this weekend, plus the top night sky sights to watch for this month. April 11-13: Pre-Dawn ...

Lowell Observatory Director of Science Gerard van Belle in Arizona said astronomers know this event will unfold in the night sky soon(ish) because it has happened before and is so bright it can be ...

It is not as strong as the sun, but fitted with a powerful 3,333-watt light source—the equivalent of a typical flood lamp in a stadium—it is enough to turn night into day instantaneously.

Also known as the 'Paschal Moon,' April's full 'Pink Moon' will rise alongside Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, on April 12.

Point your eyes to the sky because a newly-discovered comet is ... fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night. In addition, the moon's glow could also ...

Pick up a pair to make the most of April's full moon. The are plenty of sights in the night sky this April, and the best binoculars will give you an even better view. As well as a full moon this ...