There are several ancient monuments proving that our predecessors possessed knowledge of astronomy and used it for practical purposes.

A spectacular timelapse recorded in Tromsø, Norway on January 21 shows an aurora borealis of extreme intensity dancing across ...

Asteroid 2024 DW flew about 139,000 miles (224,000 km) away from Earth. The space rock was estimated to be about 43 feet wide (13 m). Credit: Space.com | animation: NASA/JPL-Caltech | edited by Steve ...

History is often taught as if astronomy followed a single European arc—from Greek philosophy to Renaissance telescopes to modern science—while Africa appears absent or myth-bound. This series, “When ...

One of the most famous and recognizable asterisms of the night sky is the Belt of Orion, a tight belt of three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka) in the constellation of Orion, which has given ...

Discover Jasper, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in no small part due to the abundant fauna that calls the National ...

Researchers are using X-rays to discover invisible markings left on ancient parchment containing information from the Greek ...

Pulsating remnants of stars hint at a clump of invisible matter thought to be about 10 million times the sun’s mass.

Looking for the world's best places to travel in 2026? Here, travel experts share their picks for the top travel destinations ...

Prominent constellations in the February evening sky are Canis Major, Canis Minor, Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Auriga. You’ll ...

The Night Sky Show with astronomer Adrian West, Warrington on 3 October, blending astronomy, comedy and visuals for all ages.

The article highlights the Inuit communities in Greenland amid global discussions about the island's ownership, particularly ...