Mercury, the first planet from the sun, is about to stand out among the stars this week. But this brightness is not expected ...

Where are the best places to view the night sky? There is a slew of dark sky-viewing opportunities across the national parks system, research observatories and star parties – public nighttime ...

Want to see planets like Mercury in the night sky? Our guides to the best telescopes and best binoculars are helpful tools for anyone hoping to get a closer look at the cosmos.

Moon marks the halfway point between the New Moon and the Full Moon. It appears as a half-illuminated disk with the right ...

Watch the total lunar eclipse Thursday and early Friday in Jackson, MS. Know when the totality will start, peak times to see ...

This month, a total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be viewable across the U.S. Here's the best times and places to view ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night sky this week, creating a brief chance to see a "planetary parade." Worldwide, the best day to see the alignment is today, Feb. 28. Mercury, Venus ...

Binoculars are a great way to get into stargazing as they offer beautifully crisp night sky views in the palm of your hand. They are a fantastic lightweight alternative to the best telescopes and ...

FLORIDA — Sky watchers and astronomy lovers got a very rare treat as a total lunar eclipse dazzled the night sky above Central Florida early Friday morning.