A major step has been taken to coordinate U.S. agencies and intergovernmental efforts to respond to future near-Earth objects that … More

At dawn on Saturday, January 9, skywatchers get a chance to witness a spectacularly close encounter between two bright planets … More

Here are some of the more noteworthy sky events that will take place this year. Space.com’s Night Sky column will … More

A high-flying balloon captured some amazing video footage of the Quadrantid meteor shower, showing dazzling views of "shooting stars" as … More

Here is a chart of some of the must-see spectacles that the night sky has to offer in 2016. from … More

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All amateur Michael Sidonio wanted was a pretty astro-image of NGC 253. What he got instead was credit for discovering … More

Comet Catalina (C/2013 US10) remains about 6th magnitude. It’s between the Arcturus and the handle of the Big Dipper this … More

Tracing Chemical Elements in the First Stars I continue to be fascinated by the existence of the first stars in the … More