A new composite image of the Andromeda Galaxy is offering an unprecedented view of our closest spiral galactic neighbor. Composed by NASA and international space partners, the image combines data from ...

On the same night, the dwarf planet Ceres—the largest object in the Asteroid Belt—reaches opposition, when it lies opposite the sun from Earth and shines at peak brightness. Like Andromeda, it will ...

NASA’s “What’s Up” guide for October 2025 outlines the month’s best celestial events, including Moon–planet pairings, meteor showers, and stargazing tips for observers worldwide.

Skywatchers who spotted the Jupiter-Venus conjunction on Aug. 12 are in for a dazzling display in the night sky through the end of August, with a "planet parade" building in the eastern sky, with ...

October is a star-studded month with two meteor showers, winter constellations and a good chance to see a trio of green ...

October 2025 promises an exciting month for skywatchers as multiple celestial events unfold across the globe. From bright moons to meteor showers and distant galaxies, the night sky offers a ...

Sunday: On this date in 1958, the first U.S. satellite, Explorer I, was launched. This spacecraft confirmed that radiation belts encircle the Earth, which put on dramatic light displays called ...