In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced ...

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

An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of ...

In 2022, pitcher Nic Enright was well on the road to his major-league dream. A cancer diagnosis changed — but did not stop — ...

Life is full of trade-offs, and stargazing is no different. Nights are certainly warmer, but you have to stay up much later ...

The constellations overhead in May are dominated by Leo the Lion and Ursa Major the Great Bear. Leo is easy to pick out by spotting a large backward question mark known as the Sickle. The bright star ...

To catch the winter version as spring progresses ... below the horns of Taurus the Bull in the evening sky, slowly sinking in the west after sunset. It’s the brightest point of light in Taurus ...

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

Look for the Leo half-moon high in the sky at sunset tonight. This waxing first-quarter moon marks a midpoint — positioned ...

By Deane Morrison In May Jupiter sinks into the sunset, ending a months-long guest starring role with the bright winter ...

With many European countries now experiencing stifling temperatures in the summer, Sarah Rodrigues opts for a cooler break ...