January is the best time of the year to see the Great Orion Nebula as it climbs high overhead in the winter sky. Look to the ...

In last week’s Skywatch, I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation ...

The James Webb Space Telescope detects methyl cation (CH3+) in a young star system with a protoplanetary disk that is located ...

On January 18, 2026, the new moon creates dark skies for observing Jupiter, Saturn, and the Orion constellation. Detailed positions and celestial coordinates for global observers are provided.

Would you believe the most iconic early Star Trek actor is someone that the vast majority of fans don’t know by name? Susan ...

In last week’s Starwatch, I described at least some of the celestial treasures waiting for you within the great constellation ...

Need a reminder of what's up in the farthest frontier of 'Star Trek' before 'Starfleet Academy'? Class is now in session.

WASHINGTON, DC—This week, NASA’s new administrator, Jared Isaacman, said he has “full confidence” in the space agency’s plans ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

It spins fast, is 300 times more luminous than the sun and is four times the mass of the sun. Here is everything to know ...

Jupiter is the brilliant evening “star” visible after sunset this winter, peaking in brightness at opposition on Jan. 10, ...