Dutch celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, who created two landmark star atlases used worldwide by amateur astronomers, died July 5. He was 81 years old. Tirion’s most popular work, Sky Atlas 2000.0, ...

pt. I. Astronomy in art -- Monet and Turner, masters of sea and sky -- Vincent van Gogh and starry skies over France -- Edvard Munch : mysterious skies in Norway -- Yosemite moonrises and moonbows -- ...

With the new year just around the corner, 2026 is filled with a vibrant lineup of astronomical events that will offer unforgettable viewing for skywatchers throughout the year. From dazzling meteor ...

Six planets will align in the sky at the end of February, offering a unique spectacle known as a planetary parade. This event allows observers to view Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn with the ...

Gaze skyward, Texas! March unfolds a celestial spectacle, brimming with cosmic wonders. In the coming weeks, a trio of celestial marvels will grace our skies, including a total lunar eclipse, partial ...

The brilliant moon illuminates our night sky again this week, reaching its full phase on Thursday, Dec. 4. All that extra light in the sky means that stargazers will see only the brightest of ...

If you too want to experience modern-day astronomy at its finest, here are the celestial events to travel for in 2026.

SEATTLE — While the winter and early parts of spring are not ideal times to see the sky in the Pacific Northwest, western Washington residents have an abundance of astronomical events to keep an eye ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking for some inspiration to get out this fall and winter to watch (and maybe even photograph) some celestial events? Look no ...