The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including two galaxies visible to the naked eye and a rare glimpse of the ...

The northern lights could be visible from several states along the U.S.-Canadian border on Sunday night, forecasters at the ...

This fall, skywatchers are in for an incredible treat as the moon will shine brighter and appear larger than usual. From ...

On a mountaintop in Chile sits the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a giant telescope equipped with the world’s largest digital camera. In just a few days, the world will get to see its first-ever images ...

Scientists at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have unveiled the highly anticipated first images taken by its powerful telescope, and they’re stunning. Perched atop a mountain in Chile, the observatory ...

This newly discovered comet could soon glow bright enough for the naked eye as it sweeps through October's morning and ...

The National Geographic Society’s new museum is taking shape in downtown D.C., promising to offer a one-of-a-kind experience as it tells the story of the wonders of the world. The National Geographic ...

Text, photographs, paintings, and maps explore the history of astronomy, the solar system, and new space discoveries. https://siris-libraries.si.edu/ipac20/ipac.jsp ...