All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful ...

Perched high on a ridge in the South American Andes, a new observatory aims to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos and unravel some of the mysteries it holds. Featuring the world’s largest ...

Whether you enjoy it or not, the sun is setting earlier but the fading light is not all doom and gloom. Longer nights mean more time to look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the cosmos. As we ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during December 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Stargazing is a bit of a tradeoff this month. The bad news is that sunsets in March are progressively later, and Daylight Saving Time kicks in. The good news is that it’s not as cold. The really good ...

Now is a good time to take up a tough challenge in the southern sky. For the next few days while the moon sets in the early evening, try to get a good southern horizon — preferably not overlooking the ...

Bellerophon ultimately decided to visit Mount Olympus, the home of the gods, which was strictly off-limits to mortals. As horse and rider approached the Olympian gates, Zeus sent a gadfly to sting ...

Constellations through the ages -- Constellations of the zodiac -- An astronomy primer -- Watching the skies -- How this book is organized -- The greek alphabet -- Map of the northern sky -- Map of ...

Astronomy Day is an annual event in which professionals invite the community to come learn more about space. This Saturday, May 3, several West Michigan observatories are hosting events allowing ...