Dr. Caitlin Casey, an observational astronomer, has recently joined the physics department at UC Santa Barbara. She co-leads the C.O.S.M.O.S. collaboration — a project distinguished by its deep ...

The young moon leaves the sky dark for skywatchers to see Mercury next to our lunar companion on June 27.

The new moon occurs on June 25. A day later, Mercury reaches its highest point in the evening sky, and on June 27, the young moon will make a close pass to the planet.

A sneak preview of the first batch of deep space imagery from the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile made its way to news sites and social media last week, followed by a livestream event. "(The ...

Astronomy enthusiasts have been excitedly discussing the potential for an upcoming solar eclipse on August 2, 2025, but what ...

Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals millions of galaxies, nebulas and more in 1st photos The images were captured in just a little more than 10 hours of test observations as the Rubin Observatory ...

As the face of the dial is parallel with the celestial equator, its edge forms an arUfcial horizon, along which the sun apparently travels.

BIG NEWS: I’m getting rid of broker’s fees for renters in Massachusetts 💸 From now on, whoever hired the broker is on the hook for the fee. Because it should be that simple. pic.twitter.com ...

The best toys for 3-year-olds are entertaining and developmentally appropriate. These are the top picks of 2025, handpicked by a mom of 3-year-old twins.

The starlink satellite train is a series of newly launched satellites rising in a straight line before they spread out. Free tracking apps let you plug in your location and get precise pass times for ...