Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and ...

A record-setting collection of precisely measured gravitational waves reveals new information about how black holes behave ...

Starlink satellites orbit approximately 342 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth and put on a spectacular show for observers as ...

This week, Astronomy magazine Editor Emeritus Dave Eicher invites you to find the Ring Nebula in the constellation Lyra - a glowing shell of gas that offers a glimpse of our solar system’s distant ...

Uncover the mysteries of the cosmos with the latest news on celestial events and space exploration. Learn about our universe ...

All month of April: Jupiter is very high in the west in the early evening. All month of April: Mars is low in the pre-dawn east. Early April: Mercury is visible above the eastern horizon before dawn.

Astronomy and commercial space are often portrayed as being on a collision course, yet their futures are deeply intertwined. As satellite constellations expand, astronomers raise concerns about trails ...

For the July 2026 issue of Astronomy, we're bringing you our first ever digital-only issue, with all the content you expect ...

A recent SpaceNews opinion article argued that it is time to “take astronomy off Earth.” The suggestion is straightforward: If satellite constellations and commercial space activity threaten ...

A bachelor’s degree in astronomy opens up two main paths for degree recipients: entering the workforce or continuing with ...