Here’s something that you’ll kick yourself if you miss – a comet that only grazes the Earth every 160,000 years will be visible next week. Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) was first spotted in April 400 million miles away when it was 158,
Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024), first spotted in April, is expected to be so vibrant that it will rival the brightness of Venus in the night sky .
Skies over South Carolina kick off 2025 with a planet parade, ancient comet and the muse of "Beyond Antares," a 23rd-century love song from "Star Trek" fame.
Astronomer Dean Regas gives us the lowdown on the best things to look out for this winter, from a “planet parade” to the ATLAS comet.
Because planets always appear in a line, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common is seeing so many bright planets at once.
A new study, currently under review for publication, suggests that an ancient cosmic visitor might have significantly altered the orbits of our solar system's giant planets. Scientists propose that this interstellar object,
The case of mistaken identity was quickly resolved, but astronomers say it shows the need for transparency around craft in deep space.
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are visible this month in a 'planetary parade'. Dr Becky Smethurst at the University of Oxford explains what to look out for
Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy.
Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the naked eye this month and for part of February. Uranus and Neptune can be spotted with binoculars and telescopes.
A GALAXY of heavenly wrought poems has been brought together to celebrate Burns night this Saturday which coincides with a rare
NIGHTFALL had brought welcome relief from the blistering daytime heat of the Azores as we sipped refreshing cocktails and waited for the show to start. We’d come up to the open top deck of our