Hoping for a glimpse of the Milky Way? These user-friendly apps help stargazers learn more about objects in the sky, check ...

Watching or studying the stars has always been a beloved tradition. Ancient civilizations recognized celestial patterns as forms of navigation, storytelling and entertainment. Fast forward to today, ...

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 ...

A company called Reflect Orbital wants to illuminate the Earth after sunset with orbital sky mirrors, raising alarm bells.

As I stumbled over rocks through pitch darkness, following a guy I had just met online, I began to question my life choices. It was the middle of the night, and I was wandering through a remote desert ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...

Autumn has draped itself across the northern hemisphere, heralding the onset of longer, darker nights that serve as the perfect backdrop for amateur astronomers looking to explore the wonders of the ...