Every Vikram Samvat is governed by a King (Raja) and a Minister (Mantri). The lunar year new Vikram Samvat 2082 started on ...

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...

Skywatchers worldwide are in for a charming cosmic display before the sun rises Friday, as three celestial bodies will appear ...

Get ready for a celestial treat this weekend! Venus, Saturn, and a crescent Moon will align to form a smiling face in the sky ...

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a ...

When will the smiley face in the sky be visible? Everything is expected to line up Friday morning around 5:30 a.m. If you are ...

The phenomenon occurs when the two bright planets and the Moon appear close together from our vantage point on Earth, forming ...

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is launching a nationwide strategic investment in the future of rural ...

Astronomy enthusiasts have plenty of reasons to be excited this April, as the month is packed with stunning celestial events.

Venus will glow at -4.4 magnitude, making it the brightest it will appear from Earth until September 2026. Known as the ...

The PRIME telescope, operated by Osaka University and others in South Africa, which can potentially study the Milky Way's galactic center from the southern hemisphere, has one of the world's largest ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from, including world-class observatories and six Dark Sky parks.