Through the early 1900s, astronomers disagreed on whether the universe was home to a multitude of galaxies, so-called “island universes,” or contained entirely within the boundaries of the ...

Every constellation has something within its borders worth tracking down, if you just look hard enough. Here are five to ...

Rainbows may be a trick of the eye, but they’re also based in fascinating optical physics. Here's how they work and why we ...

NASA has identified nine locations near the Moon’s south pole for the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17.

Astronauts have voted from the space station since 1997 and have cast ballots in nearly every U.S. presidential election ...

Sixth test flight of the largest rocket to ever fly will feature another attempt at catching the Super Heavy booster and ...

Mars is brightening and the giant planet Jupiter is reaching its best apparition in a decade for Northern Hemisphere ...

Mars’ features are starting to become visible, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and the Trifid Nebula glows in the sky ...

Insulation provided by carbon dioxide ice above the martian polar caps could explain many of the Red Planet’s ancient river features.

As the ISS ages and is eventually decommissioned, private companies may operate the orbital platforms of the future.

This list of commonly confused terms in astronomy will help you better understand the cosmos and the common phenomena we see in the sky.