A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible planet strung across the heavens. This celestial lineup is an optical ...

Skywatchers worldwide are in for a charming cosmic display before the sun rises Friday, as three celestial bodies will appear ...

The planet orbits its host star in just 30.5 hours, losing a mass of material roughly equal to Mount Everest each time ...

In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the legendary space telescope’s launch, here are 35 of our favorite images it has ...

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NEW YORK — A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun, dashing hopes ...

Best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, the Lyrid meteor shower is the world's oldest known of its kind and reliably occurs ...

The Lyrid meteor shower occurs in the middle of April and is one of the most exciting celestial spectacles of the year.

A planet 140 light-years from Earth is rapidly coming apart due to its close proximity to its star. The roasting planet is effectively evaporating away: It sheds an enormous amount of surface minerals ...

The annual Lyrids meteor shower is underway, treating skywatchers to a dazzling display of shooting stars. Active now and reaching its peak on April 22, the Lyrids promise a spectacular show under ...

The Lyrids are active from April 14 to 30 each year, with a peak on April 21-22. During the peak, observers can see around 18 meteors per hour under perfect viewing conditions. Fly ...