The new moon occurs on June 25. A day later, Mercury reaches its highest point in the evening sky, and on June 27, the young ...

Foreshadowing the great reflecting telescopes of the last century and a half, Lord Rosse managed in 1845 to erect a mighty ...

Here’s what to look for in the July night sky. The globular cluster Messier 22 (M22) reaches its highest point in the sky ...

The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket treated stargazers in Europe to a surprise display on the night of June 23, when ...

June 25's new moon darkens the night sky for summer’s best stargazing — including the Summer Triangle and Milky Way.

Astronomy optics are expensive, but we have found the best budget telescopes for under $500 so that you can enjoy the night sky without worrying about cash. They range from simple tabletop models ...