Astronomers have surveyed massive, dense star factories, unlike any found in the Milky Way, in a large number of galaxies ...

Astronomers reveal a new map of the Milky Way, showing a clumpy gas structure in its outer disk. The discovery reshapes how ...

Though the Strawberry Moon reached its peak this morning, it will still be partially visible tonight. Find out when and where ...

Mars, Jupiter and Mercury will all appear low in the west after sunset. Look for bright Venus low in the eastern sky for about two hours before the sun rises all month long. The crescent moon and ...

New research led by Dr. James De Buizer at the SETI Institute and Dr. Wanggi Lim at IPAC at Caltech revealed surprising ...

The massive core of our Milky Way galaxy serves as the backdrop to Full Moons, planetary conjunctions, and meteor showers ...

Separated by a distance of around 11 million light-years, these structures are thought to be "shock fronts" resulting from ...

June 2025 presents a unique chance to observe the Milky Way's core, visible from evening until dawn in dark locations.

A mysterious region near the center of the Milky Way has captured the attention of astronomers. Known as Sagittarius C, this ...

"Core season" for the Milky Way has arrived, with our galaxy visible all night as a band of light arching across the sky.

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has once again delivered a visually stunning look into the heart of the universe, ...

In June 2025, skywatchers can witness the Milky Way's central bulge. NASA highlights this event, best viewed from dark ...