As May commences, Jupiter, resembling a luminous golden star within the constellation Taurus, shines high above the western ...

Saturn climbs higher at dawn but still tussles with twilight. At mid-month, it’s about a fist to the right (west) of Venus.

Vesta has a number of characteristics working in its favor when it comes to its visibility in the night sky. For one, it ...

As twilight fades to night these May evenings, Mars stands out in the northern sky. It begins the month near the center of ...

May’s night sky is packed with astronomical events—find out when and where to look for meteor showers, ancient star clusters, ...

Pulling the plastic bins down the rough pavement of my driveway, I stare up at a smattering of stars and planets. I can’t see that many; the band of the Milky Way that I used to see nightly when I ...

Spoiler warning: Below there will be information about today's New York Times Strands puzzle.

the tired mother — each is a star or planet, and gazing at the sky connects them together in shapes and patterns, a map of my own constellations. The other night, after standing there on the ...

The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers can both be seen starting in late April, with viewing opportunities in both the ...

Whether you envision your baby-to-be as the shining star in your world or you’re simply inspired by the constellations, a celestial baby name that means star is a perfect choice. In fact ...