If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title ...

But the change is slow. Abrupt changes, flying east or west (which extends or shortens sunlight exposure, affecting melatonin ...

Researchers discovered a hidden 185,000 light-year "bridge" of gas between two distant galaxies, which are also trailed by a ...

Folklore suggests that a full moon has a strong effect on sleep. But the reality is more complex, and lifestyle habits like ...

An excess of gamma rays in the center of our galaxy could mean scientists have finally detected dark matter particles—or not ...

A gamma ray glow at our galaxy’s center has puzzled scientists for almost two decades. New computer simulations back the theory that dark matter could be the source.

The Orionid meteor shower peaks during a new moon, Comet Lemmon gets closest to Earth and a crescent moon slides past Mercury ...

Catch a glimpse of the Andromeda Galaxy as it hangs high in the October night sky. Late October presents a perfect ...

Earth’s turbulent atmosphere makes it hard to detect new planets from the ground. Astronomer Rebecca Jensen-Clem is working ...

If you still picture video gamers as teenage boys hunched over consoles in darkened basements, it’s time for a serious ...

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has not disappointed photographers. The photogenic comet is currently speeding away from Earth but is still visible in the Northern Hemisphere night sky for another ...

The Detroit Tigers are all set for their 2025 home playoff debut, but the rainy weather pushed the Game 3 start time back a bit. The Tigers were scheduled to play the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the ...