Look west and see the sun set. Look east, the full moon rises. Seeing this phenomenon is impressive, but not unique, according to the Journal's astronomy expert, Kevin McKeown. In April, September, ...

The next total lunar eclipse will be on Sept. 7-8, 2025, visible in parts of Asia and Australia, with totality lasting 82 ...

"Such a transition to a glacial state in 10,000 years' time is very unlikely to happen, because human emissions of carbon ...

In contrast, during a total solar eclipse — which is preceded by a partial eclipse — the moon completely covers the sun, ...

There will likely only be a window of 20 to 30 minutes that you’ll be able to spot this departing member of the parade of ...

Here are three myths about the appearance of the planets in the night sky — and how to set your expectations to get the most out of this rare opportunity.

The planets in our solar system orbit the sun essentially along the same line across the sky in a plane called the ecliptic. For that reason, planets in our Earthly sky always appear somewhere along a ...

The planets in our solar system orbit the sun essentially along a line across the sky in a plane called the ecliptic. For that reason, planets in our Earthly sky always appear somewhere along a flat, ...

Coming up this thursday night the total lunar eclipse, otherwise known as a blood moon will be visible for just about everyone across north america.Meteorologis ...

Did you miss the last planetary alignment in January? Well, you're in luck. The next one is on Feb. 28 and is viewable from Delaware.

The moon, the Milky Way, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Mars, Neptune, Uranus and comet C/2024 G3 are all visible at once in ...