Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

Hubble has captured its clearest view yet of the closest pre-planetary nebula, dubbed Egg Nebula, a dying Sun-like star ...

The Egg Nebula, located around 1,000 light years away, is home to a dying star entering last phase of its life.

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Ionized clouds give the impression of flames surrounding the star AE Aurigae.

In the western sky on Monday evening, Feb. 23, in the Americas, the waxing half-moon will shine a short distance to the lower ...

As the moon wanes toward its new phase on February 17, the month's prime astrophotography window opens. These nights are perfect for imaging deep-sky showpieces, including the Orion Nebula (M42), ...

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Look to the southern sky after dark on Dec. 26 to spot the waxing crescent moon shining near the gas giant Saturn among the stars of the constellation Pisces. The 48%-lit moon will appear roughly ...

The Curiosity rover was recognized for its decade-plus of exploration on Mars, searching for signs of past life. The James Webb Space Telescope was honored for being a technological marvel that allows ...

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Two of NASA's giants of cosmic discovery have been named among the best inventions of the past quarter-century – at least, according to Time magazine. The media company recently assembled a list of ...