Next Wednesday, Aug. 12 is a backyard astronomer's dream come true. Here's why.

The 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12 to 13 during a new moon. Learn the best times, locations, and viewing tips to ...

As per Starwalk, the best time to catch the planets on parade will be just about an hour before dawn on August 12, with the planets rising in the eastern sky and moving southwest. The two easiest ...

From stargazing tents and meteor-watching camp chairs to solar eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here’s the gear worth packing for trips to dark skies this summer.

This week saw the peak of the Perseids meteor shower with many eager astronomers staring up into the night sky. To celebrate, test your wits on astronomical occurrences in this week's trivia.