Many researchers have spent decades attempting to decode biblical descriptions and link them to verifiable historical events.

That evening, a dashcam captured a bright fireball appearing to plummet through the skies over Portsmouth, N.H. Photographer ...

In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the "Christmas Star" from the ...

Carl Sagan once said, “Exploration is in our nature. We began as wanderers, and we are wanderers still.” These words ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered on July 1, 2025, by the NASA-funded ATLAS telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile and was quickly ...

Meteor showers promise a diverse and exciting year for sky gazing in 2026, ranging from brief and bright outbursts at rapid ...

This year, full moon might interfere with the view, but if you can brave the cold, the meteor shower is expected to be one of ...

Overview of major sky events in 2026, including solar and lunar eclipses, planetary motion, meteor showers, and comet appearances ...

Watching the aurora borealis (in the Northern Hemisphere) or aurora australis (in the Southern Hemisphere) is unforgettable.

New research examines the theory that this biblical phenomenon was actually a comet, and subjects it to mathematical ...

Astronomers worldwide are gearing up for a year of spectacular comet sightings in 2026. Multiple comets will be observable through binoculars and small telescopes. Some, like C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS, may ...

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. December 22: The Ursid meteor shower peaks Rising ...