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

As the Northern Hemisphere welcomes spring today, the Southern Hemisphere is marked with the first day of autumn.

For centuries, the saying "Red sky at night, sailor’s delight ... this old adage is more than just folklore; it’s rooted in real science. First, two quick atmospheric science lessons: Most ...

We now have a fine opportunity to view the planet that many astronomy guide books refer to as the most difficult of the naked-eye planets to see. The planet in question is Mercury. Beginning now ...