Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, and star cluster in Charles Messier’s famous catalog. Photographer Alan Dyer ...

A number of cafes have sprung up in the Seattle area in the last two years that are shaping a late-night scene during Ramadan.

Even many Arizona locals overlook this hidden mountain town, where cooler temperatures and small town charm make every visit ...

The horizontal coordinate system uses two angles: altitude (or elevation) and azimuth, relative to the observer’s horizon, to locate the celestial object in three-dimensional space. This method is ...

It's Friday evening. You have two days to fill, no budget to speak of, and kids who will be awake by 7 a.m. asking what ...

But you also get something that money can’t buy in most of California: space, quiet, and a genuine sense of community. The local economy runs on ranching, agriculture, and government services, with ...

Venus and Saturn are due up for a visually striking event known as a planetary conjunction. Here's everything to know about ...

Spring skies reveal some of the best galaxies visible to backyard telescopes.

For those who enjoy viewing the night sky, a unique opportunity is just around the corner late this month. Six planets in the solar system are going to align in the western sky just after sunset.

A powerful surge of solar energy is heading toward Earth, and up to 20 U.S. states could catch a glimpse just in time for the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Minor G1 geomagnetic storm conditions are expected to develop starting tonight due to a stream of fast solar wind, potentially ...

A blood red moon anchors a month of planetary meetups, dark-sky delights, and improved chances to catch the northern lights around the spring equinox. The Moon turns a deep copper red during the total ...