As of Tuesday, July 9, the moon phase is still Waxing Gibbous. From Earth, 98% of the moon will appear visible NASA's Daily Moon Observation tells us.

Almost two-thirds of the world's population is affected by the monsoon—the annual arrival of intense rains in areas north and ...

Like most science fans, you've likely noticed that the moon looks bigger when it's low on the horizon, and right now is the perfect time to see it.

If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, these will be positioned in the top right of the moon. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, direct your gaze to the bottom left.

Milky Way viewing is at its best right now, especially if you’re in the southern hemisphere. Here's what to look out for, says Abigail Beall ...

An astrophysicist who spent time doing research at the South Pole gets to the bottom of how things feel at the ends of the ...

Thousands of solar tornadoes swirl above the sun’s surface at any given moment. These remarkable photos give us a glimpse at these stunning cosmic phenomena.

From Stone Age astronomy to Viking law and Roman goddesses, cultures across time have honored the longest day of the year ...

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere). First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Famous names born in the Year of the Goat include Ed Sheeran, Nicole Kidman, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Coco Chanel. Here’s a look at what the current Goat month has in store for you.

Even if Earth does survive, it won’t be pretty. The temperature of our planet will be about 1,300 degrees C, hot enough to ...

The ten warmest years since the early days of the industrial revolution have all occurred since 2015. Read more here.