From dazzling new moons to dramatic eclipses, February has countless opportunities to witness life-changing astronomical ...

That will be a partial solar eclipse where the moon will block 70% of the sun from view. A rare planetary parade will march ...

From Mercury’s rare appearance to NASA’s Artemis II launch window, here’s everything to watch in the skies this month.

Stargazers across Washington state are in for a treat.

February stargazing is so special. Sure it’s cold but the extra special celestial jewels make it worth bundling up for. If you’re not already in the darker countryside, try to get out there. But ...

Another six planet parade becomes visible this month. Don't miss out!

Some of the universe’s biggest changes are already underway, even if no one alive today will see the outcome ...

NASA has scheduled the launch for the Artemis II moon rocket for no earlier than Feb. 8. WTOP will have details on the mission as they become available.

In the skies of Earth in February, six of the seven other planets—all except Mars—can be seen in the early evening, but not all at once. Look for the two innermost planets in ...

Combined chemical and hydrodynamic modeling offers a powerful tool beyond Jupiter. Scientists can apply similar techniques to Uranus, Neptune, and gas rich exoplanets. Such planets remain difficult to ...

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen could launch on a trip ...

NASA has made an exciting discovery on Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, that could have major implications for the search for life beyond Earth. Scientists have detected ammonia, a chemical crucial for ...