Jumping back in time, Thuban was positioned as a North Star some 4,700 years ago, as early civilizations thrived in ...

Those in Edinburgh can expect to wait a further eight days - until Sunday, June 15 - for the sun to set after 10pm. The ...

The Moon has been Earth’s constant companion for billions of years, influencing everything from tides to the stability of our planet’s axis. But what if, suddenly, the Moon disappeared? This video ...

Earth's climate has undergone dramatic changes over millions of years, with ice ages occurring in strong, predictable ...

Polaris has long guided travelers with its fixed spot in the night sky Earth's axis points to Polaris, making it a vital ...

Information about Uranus is limited. What we know is that the planet is composed mainly of water and ammonia ice, its ...

Groundwater has been extracted so much that between 1993 and 2010, it’s believed we’ve shifted Earth’s axis by 80 centimetres. Tubewells operate on a planetary scale now — in 2017 ...

The cosmos always knows how to put on a show, so don't forget to look up! The northern lights will dazzle the skies for a ...

Most proteins are left-handed, but scientists have found an ancient molecule that works in both mirror-image forms.

The longest day of the year occurs with the summer solstice, according to Royal Museums Greenwich. While the sun will rise and set at varying times across Washington on June 20, the length of the day ...

The 2025 Manhattanhenge season starts today with the half sun visible on the New York grid. The 2025 Manhattanhenge season is ...

Ancient Chinese astronomer Shi Shen’s star catalog, known as The Star Manual of Master Shi, is now considered the oldest star ...