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Astronomers drop one of the largest-ever maps of the universe, charting 4 billion objectsA new celestial map not only catalogs a variety of cosmic objects but also serves as a pointer for other telescopes on Earth and in space.
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Perseid meteor shower 2026: What it is, where to see it, and how to watchThe 2026 Persied meteor shower could be the best one in years, thanks to a new moon that will also cause a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12.
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Will you be looking up on Aug. 12, the best skywatching day and night of the year?Poll Two big skywatching events are happening on Aug. 12. Will you have your eyes turned skyward? Let us know in our latest poll.
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James Webb telescope may have revealed the true identity of the 'little red dots'Space photo of the week A new James Webb telescope study suggests the universe's enigmatic "little red dots" may not have vanished after all — they may simply look different as we observe them across cosmic time.
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Where and when to see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse — exact times for North America and EuropeHere's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa.
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Scientists reveal most-detailed-ever view of the sun's surfaceFor the first time, scientists have directly observed a 150-year-old predicted phenomenon on the sun's surface that could explain why the sun's atmosphere is far hotter than its surface.
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Why the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse appears to move backwardWhile eclipse paths always move from west to east, this one seems to reverse direction on maps as it crosses the Arctic. Here's the geometry behind the illusion.
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First moments of a supernova explosion captured in the most detailed observations of their kindA team of telescopes around the world, including the newly activated Vera C. Rubin Observatory, joined forces to observe the first shocking moments of a supernova explosion in unprecedented detail.
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A SpaceX rocket will hit the moon at 5,000 mph tonight. Here's what to expect.An upcoming collision of a Falcon 9 rocket part with the moon may be visible from Earth with telescopes, new research suggests. Here's what scientists and skywatchers are hoping to see.
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