Long before modern astronomy, the Assyrians were already observing the night sky. In this video, we explore an ancient ...

The New Crescent Society, which is organizing the Greenwich event with the Royal Observatory, is hoping moon sighting will become fully established in Britain and be used by mosques.

Astronomers have puzzled for decades over how massive elliptical galaxies appeared so early in cosmic history. The standard ...

A scientist has detailed the somewhat terrifying reality of what would someone would see or feel if they fell into a black ...

Long before astronomy offered answers, ancient civilisations explained solar eclipses through many interesting myths or legends. Read here how these stories turn a rare sky event into powerful ...

Ancient fossils are revealing unexpected chemical survivors, challenging long-held assumptions about how biological carbon is preserved over Earth’s history.

It's well established that the universe is expanding, but there's serious disagreement among scientists over how fast it's ...

Whether you’re chasing galaxies in California or counting meteors in Uruguay, this year’s top dark sky festivals promise awe, community, and unforgettable views.

BlueBird 6 features the biggest commercial communications array antenna ever deployed in orbit around Earth, spanning some ...

The existence of massive, elliptical galaxies in the early universe has puzzled astronomers for two decades. An international ...

Made from more than a ton of fondant, a 4-meter-tall Pegasus now rises in Shanghai's Lujiazui, the city's landmark financial district, presenting a striking blend of Chinese cultural heritage, ...

Marsha Wilcox is a renaissance woman — an artist and educator based near Boston, her show “Ancient Light” is on in the Main ...