This January, the night sky offers a stunning display featuring the Quadrantid meteor shower and a rare alignment of four bright planets visible in a single view. Witness Mars at opposition, shining ...

The universe is a boundless stage for cosmic events that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. Among these pheno ...

Scientists recently discovered that the giant 'conveyer belt' currents that push star-forged material out of our galaxy and pull it back in can also transport carbon atoms. That means that a good deal ...

From the northern lights ringing in the New Year to a spectacular meteor shower, January is shaping up to be an exciting ...

The revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope and next-gen radio telescopes are probing what’s known as the epoch of reionization. It holds clues to the first stars and galaxies, and perhaps the nature ...

New findings from the James Webb Space Telescope contradict traditional theories about early galaxy formation, revealing ...

Scientists still do not know where the water here on Earth came from. But two populations of so-called dark comets may tell us.

What is a "conjunction" or "square" in astrology? Here's a list of the most important aspects and what they mean.

New data confirms Hubble's finding and refutes current theories of planet formation in the universe’s early days. Thanks to ...

Keep your eyes on the sky this upcoming year for a chance to spot breathtaking meteor showers, a special view of Saturn and a ...

Space.com was on duty all year to bring you every major development in our understanding of the universe's most fascinating ...