A new look at radio maps of the sky shows a pronounced tilt, called a dipole, that astronomers are still unable to explain ...

It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance. Once you're able to identify a few constellations though, the sky starts ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

On a quiet mountaintop in southern Arizona, 5,000 robotic eyes scan the sky every night, each locking onto a galaxy billions of light-years away. This interesting instrument, called DESI, has now ...

The race to uncover the secrets of the Universe is on: NASA's most recent astrophysics space telescope has begun returning data, and unlike what's happening with other telescope projects, absolutely ...

After about six weeks of checkouts, calibrations, and tests, the Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) space telescope has finally and ...

This story was updated with the most recent satellite images available. Check back for updates as the solar eclipse develops. Editor’s note: This story is part of The Dallas Morning News’ coverage of ...

A bright, yellowish spot in the morning sky is actually Mercury making a rare daytime appearance. Here's how to see it at its highest and brightest this week. When you purchase through links on our ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.