Regulus — also called Alpha Leonis — is one of the brightest stars in the night sky. The brightest star in the constellation ...

A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a ...

Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night.

Earth and its neighbors orbit the sun on a relatively flat plane. But what's below this plane, and is anythign below the ...

The February 2026 Snow Moon appears on February 1 and reflects winter’s history, science, and seasonal meaning.

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

In astronomy, an occultation is when a celestial body or object — like the moon or a planet — passes in front of a distant celestial body or object — such as a star or other solar system body — and ...

We connected with Florian Winkler to learn how he created such an elegant and informative map that invites exploration.

Research conducted by an international team of astronomers from Southwest Research Institute, Aryabhatta Research Institute ...

The January new moon opens the first lunar cycle of the year and sets the tone for the beginning of the season. During this period, according to the observations of astrologers, the desire for ...

What is “down” in the vastness of space? Scientists reveal how gravity, cosmic planes, and perspective redefine direction, ...

On the evening of February 28, 2026, skywatchers will be treated to a rare spectacle as at least six planets become visible ...