Everyone likes to stare at the sky at night, and when we look at the stars, it makes us feel at ease, which can help us sleep ...

Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory detected 800,000 changes in the sky during just a single observation session.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Skywatchers looking east a couple of hours after dark this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What is the bright white star in the east right now?

Each spring, amateur astronomers attempt the ultimate stargazing challenge—an overnight quest to spot every galaxy, nebula, ...

According to our recent weather forecasts, the return of Red-winged Blackbirds, and sights of robins, spring is here. However ...

This spring, there’ll be an extra star in our nighttime sky. It’s not one you’ll notice easily, but it’s certainly visible if you take the time to look.

Track the waning gibbous moon and bright star Antares in the pre-dawn sky on March 9. Learn where and when to see them, with telescope and binocular guidance.

As a space scientist, every time I go outside with my family, I tell my children to look up at the sky. The front door of our ...

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...

Capturing the Milky Way doesn't require thousands of dollars in gear. Here is my simple guide to using your smartphone—or ...

With growing interest in astrotourism in 2026, this year is shaping up as a landmark year for night sky travel.