If last year’s solar eclipse and auroras turned you into an astro-tourist, you’re not the only one exploring after dark.

Van Gogh painted “Starry Night” when he was 36 — in June 1889, near the end of his life, which ended in suicide a year later.

The first edition of The Sky at Night was shown on 24 April 1957. It was introduced by Paul Johnstone, but featured Patrick Moore, who presented the programme until his death in December 2012 ...

Do you want to explore the night sky but you're not sure where to start? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects.

There are a lot of things in Earth's night sky, and every now and again, they line up in such a way to give us all a little bit of a giggle. On the nights of Thursday 24 and Friday 25 April, just such ...

This week is also expected to bring shooting stars as Earth passes through streams of comet dust behind one of the planet's annual meteor showers. The Lyrids meteor shower is one of the oldest ...

Head’s up, skywatchers, as April closes out, the night sky will include a crescent moon alignment this week on Friday, April 25. The grouping of planets will include bright Venus, Saturn ...

The Rusty Iris is a fully transformed school bus/mobile sculpture that will feature a DJ booth, interactive elements, and fire performances at SOMA Night Lights. Photo Credit — Sordoni Art ...

This week marks Dark Sky Week in Scotland and across the globe. Between April 21 and 28, people are encouraged to turn off their lights and observe the beauty of the night sky without light pollution.

“Lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible,” the space agency says. “After about 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest annual meteor showers. In DC Speech, Charles Koch Decries 'the Mess' Country Is In This Indulgent Sandwich Was One of Queen Elizabeth’s Favorites ...

A dazzling spectacle is about to emerge in the sky as darkness falls over the Bay Area on Monday night. The annual Lyrid meteor shower is expected to start after 11 p.m. and reach its peak at ...