Astronomers reported Monday that the probability of the two spiral galaxies colliding is less than previously thought, with a ...

When the billions of stars comprising the Milky Way, our home galaxy, appear especially vibrant as the band arcs across the ...

When the billions of stars comprising the Milky Way, our home galaxy, appear especially vibrant as the band arcs across the night sky, it’s a photo op ...

New research challenges the idea the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide, reshaping our understanding of galactic ...

June 2025 presents a unique chance to observe the Milky Way's core, visible from evening until dawn in dark locations.

"Core season" for the Milky Way has arrived, with our galaxy visible all night as a band of light arching across the sky.

The Milky Way may merge with the Large Magellanic Cloud in 2 billion years, not Andromeda, contrary to previous findings.

This June, the Milky Way’s brilliant heart lights up the night as planets align and the solstice sun marks Earth’s celestial tipping point.

This animation depicts the collision between our Milky Way galaxy and the Andromeda ... Andromeda is visible to the naked eye from Earth. Here it can be seen as a bright spot in the night sky ...

Astronomers capture the universe’s brightest era, revealing when galaxies like the Milky Way first formed and began to shine.

Towards the end of the month, Mercury will be visible in the western horizon, the space agency said. Californians can observe ...