It’s a busy month for Mars and the moon—not to mention the Eta Aquariid meteor shower. Here’s what to watch for, and when.

Meanwhile, astronomers are keeping watch for a rare nova—a sudden explosion of a distant star—that could appear to the naked ...

Jupiter and Mars shine in the evening, more planets gather in the morning, and the Eta Aquariid meteors join in.

Wausau Pilot & Review Central Wisconsin stargazers have plenty to see this week, with celestial events ranging from a ...

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

Jupiter begins to relinquish its dominance of the evening sky while Venus commands attention from early morning skywatchers. Gradually, during May, Jupiter is relinquishing its dominance of the ...

What's happening in the skies over North Texas this month? May holds some spectacular sights in the night and morning sky.

On May 12, the full Moon will illuminate UK skies. This month, it is called the 'Flower Moon', which is believed to be a ...

Mars starts May not far from the Beehive star cluster, Venus is unmistakable in the predawn sky, and Mercury looks best early ...

Your first chance comes tonight when a quarter-lit crescent moon will be positioned between Jupiter and Mars in the west soon ...

NASA has revealed its top skywatching tips for May, and they include a meteor shower, lots of planets, and possibly a nova.

The Red Planet will meet a beautiful star cluster called the Beehive on Friday (May 2). Also known as M44, the cluster will ...