The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is mapping millions of celestial objects to better understand dark energy—the ...

New results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that the unknown force accelerating the expansion of ...

The largest-ever three-dimensional map of the cosmos, plotting out some 15 million celestial objects, could help reveal the ultimate fate of the universe. Astrophysicists know that the universe is ...

Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars will enhance some experiences and bring some otherwise ...

UPPER MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Multiple state Dark Sky advocates discussed the importance of dark skies in the Upper Peninsula during a virtual public meeting Tuesday evening. These advocates included ...

NASA expects to soon launch a mission to create the most colorful 3D map of the entire sky yet. Known as SPHEREx, it will analyze every pixel to see what's there, what it's made of, and how far away ...

Sky 5 flies over a Target store on Renaissance Parkway in Durham on Tuesday afternoon. Numerous police cars and fire trucks were seen parked in front of the store. Sky 5 flies over a Target store ...

If you want to check sky conditions before heading out, use our interactive satellite map to see if clouds may impact your view. Each planet varies in brightness, measured in magnitude.

WASHINGTON — Stargazers will have a special chance to see seven planets align in the night sky this week as Mercury ... giving the planets a clear and dark canvas to showcase themselves.

On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned ...

As you can see, the map is based on the previous season’s map, but adds new named locations and modifies others. The theme of the season is urban and criminal, represented primarily by Crime ...