April skies feature close planet pairings, a bright meteor shower, and stunning views of the ancient star cluster M3.

We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there ...

"This has been a decade-long detective story, with each recorded meteorite fall providing a new clue," said one astronomer.

In North America, the galaxy will become visible 41° above the north-eastern horizon at around 8:30 p.m. EDT, and continue ...

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) will host a night under the starts with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra ...

Venus becomes the brilliant “Morning Star” in the east before dawn, the Lyrids Meteor Shower takes place and the Moon has ...

Shooting stars have captivated humans for generations, and dozens of cultures assign meaning to them - from granting wishes ...

After the Tempel-Tuttle meteor passes Earth in its 33-year orbit ... All you need to know about planets in our solar system ...

Whenever the famous comet returns to the inner solar system its nucleus sprays ice and rock into space. NASA says: "This debris stream results in two weak meteor showers each year: the Eta ...

MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites you to experience an unforgettable night under the stars.

This is a good year for observing the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when ...