That bright "star" in the west after sunset is Venus, often called the "Evening Star". It will shine brightly for most of the ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in space in the coming days. In addition to the crescent moon and the possibility of more displays of the Northern lights, Venus, the brightest ...

If you were up early enough on Friday, Sept. 19, you may have noticed the bright star shining next to the crescent moon in the morning sky. Except it wasn't a star, it was the planet Venus. And it was ...

Spica and the moon will appear over the southwestern horizon at sunset. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Early risers on Sunday, June 22, are in for a pre-dawn treat ...