As the new year unfolds, the skies are set to bring a thrilling lineup of astronomical events, beginning Jan. 3, as winter marks the best time of year to stargaze, according to National Geographic.

Skywatchers across the U.S. will have a chance to witness the rare planetary conjunction of Venus and Saturn tonight.

The coming year will be jam-packed with stunning spectacles in the skies above, starting and ending with top-tier meteor showers, a total solar eclipse and a total lunar eclipse — with planetary ...

Like the moon's shadow sweeping across the globe during a total solar eclipse, astronomy-focused tourism is taking the world by storm. And in 2026, there are plenty of celestial reasons to travel. You ...

With the new year around the corner, December is filled with a robust lineup of celestial events to end the year with a rewarding skywatching experience. As the seasons change for the colder and the ...

The March equinox on March 20 will bring nearly equal day and night across Earth. Here’s what the event means and whether ...