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

Mysterious Bright Flashes in the Night Sky Baffle Astronomers Celestial transients shine furiously and briefly. Astronomers ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

Find out what is visible in the night sky tonight, with guidance on locating Lacerta and other key constellations before the moon rises ...

Astronomical images could be blemished by bright streaks, if plans for huge numbers of satellites go ahead — plus, the ...

If you've been outside the last night or two and noticed a star moving suspiciously fast, congratulations, you just saw the ...

Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s celestial splendor. The night sky above Eagle Harbor, a village in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula ...

Ever wondered why stars vanish from view on night flights? It's not just altitude; bright cabin lights create window glare, hindering your eyes' ability to see faint stars. City light pollution and a ...

A partial solar eclipse. Numerous eye-catching planetary get-togethers. Saturn's rings perform a vanishing act. In the upcoming year, stargazers can anticipate an array of celestial wonders to get ...

We’ve been receiving calls into the WTOP Newsroom reporting phenomena in the skies that people can’t explain — but our space expert can.

Anthony Albanese says he has asked the independent body for advice on the travel entitlement saga; states reject Commonwealth ...

From the A-10 to the RC-135, every U.S. aircraft carries a mission code that’s supposed to explain exactly what it does. But ...