German astronomer Simon Marius is best remembered for his disputes with Galileo Galilei over priority for discovering Jupiter ...

Clouds produced an incredible lunar halo that was widely seen in the D.C. area Friday night. Depending on cloud cover, there ...

"That very bright "star" in the eastern sky after sunset? It's actually the planet Jupiter. With a small telescope, ...

Four tiny specks of light close by the giant planet are the biggest of the Jupiter’s 95 moons, Nigel Henbest writes ...

The last full moon of the year will rise overnight in a rare “major lunar standstill” amid a dazzling meteor shower.The “cold ...

Researchers from the Juno mission have finally solved a mystery that has puzzled scientists for over four decades.

The Cold Moon — the 12th and final full moon of 2024 — will rise on Sunday (Dec. 15). It will ascend higher into the night ...

With the Europa Clipper, scientists will achieve a lifelong dream, and possibly discover the first proof of life beyond Earth ...

The Cold Moon on Dec. 15, 2024, will not reach 100% illumination, will shine close to three bright stars and a planet, and ...

Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be ...