Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat this week! The annual Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known, will peak on the night o ...

According to NASA, the Lyrids' radiant point is in the Lyra constellation near the brightest star in the constellation, Vega. As one of the brightest stars in the sky, Vega serves as a good starting ...

In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity early next week.

There’s real joy in sharing a telescope with others and observing in a crowd. Here's how you can find a star party near you ...

"Just as blue sunlight scatters in the Earth's atmosphere and makes the sun look slightly less blue, light from a strong blue ...

Ostriker is responsible for groundbreaking discoveries that forever changed the way astronomers think about what the universe is made of, including the existence of dark matter.

Recent research says feeling awe is critical to our mental health - just like joy and other positive emotions. Studies also ...

The name "pink moon" comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America called Phlox subulata, which is commonly known as creeping phlox or moss phlox. The flower was in ...

Spending time in nature can lead to “improved health, quality of life, and well-being” in older people, according to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. But sleeping ...

Venus, Saturn, and Mercury are full of surprises this month, and they have one more awe-striking display in store. Before ...

If you're hoping to spot some celestial activity this spring in Texas, two meteor showers will soon give you the chance.

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