Accessible to anyone the world over, witnessing the majesty of the solar system, including the Milky Way, and its billions of ...

A very rare treat is about to grace Earth's night skies.

Throughout January, four planets will line up in the night sky and be simultaneously visible to the naked eye in the Northern ...

New research from a team of citizen scientists challenges the old idea that Jupiter's visible clouds are formed of ammonia ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

Collaborative work by amateur and professional astronomers has helped to resolve a long-standing misunderstanding about the composition of Jupiter’s clouds. Instead of being formed of ammonia ice – ...

The new year will be a busy one in the night sky with celestial sights of all types for everyone to enjoy, many of which can ...

Three supermoons will light up 2025's calendar, with the largest occurring on November 5. These events include the Hunter's Moon on October 7, the Beaver Moon on November 5, and the Cold Moon on ...

Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

Welcome to WTOP’s inaugural monthly feature of “What’s up in the sky?” Here’s what D.C. stargazers can watch for regarding ...

During the early morning of Monday 8 September, the full Moon will move into the shadow of Earth and be totally eclipsed. The ...

Keep your eyes on the sky this upcoming year for a chance to spot breathtaking meteor showers, a special view of Saturn and a ...