In A Nutshell A black hole 200 million light-years away destroyed a star in 2018, stayed quiet for nearly 3 years, then ...

On September 1, 1859, Carrington was observing the Sun when he witnessed the most powerful event ever recorded. It bears his ...

From Martian rocks that may hold traces of past life, to fragile asteroids that explode in Earth’s atmosphere, to bold ideas about AI-driven “astronauts,” SETI Institute scientists are at the ...

First Quarter Moon occurs at 7:54 P.M. EDT, offering North American observers a chance to spot the so-called Maginus sunrise ray. Now in Sagittarius, the Moon remains above the horizon until close to ...

Sky-watchers and astrology enthusiasts alike are preparing for a rare celestial moment as a solar eclipse on September 21, 2025, coincides with a powerful New Moon in Virgo. This cosmic alignment is ...

August 31st marked the end of meteorological summer then meteorological fall started on September 1st. According to astronomical seasons, we are still in summer until September 22nd. Confusing? Let's ...

Astronomy magazine's Editor Emeritus, Dave Eicher, encourages early morning sky observation during the second week of September. The observation focuses on the Moon's passage near the Pleiades star ...

The shooting stars appear to emanate from a patch of space in the constellation Perseus. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Heads up ...

September's full moon is approaching, and avid stargazers won't want to miss a chance to see the blood moon. The full moon on Sept. 7 coincides with a total lunar eclipse, meaning the sun, moon and ...

A full moon, nicknamed the "Corn Moon," is slated for Sunday, Sept. 7, but there are several other astronomy events to keep in mind for the month. The planet Saturn will be at its biggest and ...

Top astronomy events for September 2025 From a total lunar eclipse to Saturn shining bright all night long, here are the top astronomy events to mark down on your September calendar.

For centuries, humans have looked to the night sky with wonder, tracing the paths of stars and planets and finding stories written across the cosmos. From ancient civilizations charting constellations ...