Jupiter pairs with the moon this weekend

Astronomy - July 12, 2019, 6:31:19 PM EDT

You can't miss the nearly full moon this weekend. Plus, it will be very close to Jupiter, the second brightest object in the evening sky

All eclipse eyes are on South America

Astronomy - June 26, 2019, 12:00:10 PM EDT

Expert eclipse photographer and eclipse educator Dr. Gordon Telepun breaks down the upcoming total solar eclipses in South America on July 2, 2019 and Dec. 14, 2020.

Latest sunset of the year is here

Astronomy - June 25, 2019, 5:08:19 PM EDT

The earliest sunrise and latest sunset of the year do not occur on the summer solstice for most of the northern Hemisphere, here is why...

Electric blue clouds dazzle the night sky recently

Astronomy - June 14, 2019, 5:29:42 PM EDT

Earthgrazers and the moon this weekend

Astronomy - June 07, 2019, 6:42:31 PM EDT

Moon, Mercury and Mars

Astronomy - June 03, 2019, 6:34:36 PM EDT

Spot the thin crescent moon near Mercury and Mars right after sunset Tuesday night.

Very bright meteor in Australia

Astronomy - May 22, 2019, 6:35:32 PM EDT

Several different views of a fireball meteor over Adelaide, Australia

Surprisingly Strong Aurora early Tuesday

Astronomy - May 14, 2019, 3:30:31 PM EDT

Vivid auroras were seen across the northern United States and Canada. More aurora activity should be on the way.

The Milky Way returns

Astronomy - May 07, 2019, 4:43:23 PM EDT

You have to stay up late to see the Milky Way this time of year. But, that will change soon.

Eta Aquarids peak this weekend

Astronomy - May 03, 2019, 6:01:21 PM EDT

The strongest meteor shower of the month occurs this weekend. Check out viewing conditions for you area, even if it's in the Southern Hemisphere!