Jupiter will be at its brightest and most visible in the night sky on Saturday. It will be almost as bright as Venus, and ...

Astronomers believe the Star of Bethlehem or "Christmas Star" could have been a real event explained by something as simple ...

Jupiter will rise opposite the sun this weekend, making the gas giant appear even brighter and larger in our sky.

Weather permitting, Jupiter will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but will also be ...

A new theory explains how dozens of mysterious planet pairs discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope, dubbed "JuMBOs," ...

Every night is a good night to look through a telescope (provided it’s not cloudy), but if you’re looking for an excuse, ...

Since the moon will be opposite the sun, the moon will mirror the sun's movements. When the sun is at its lowest point in the ...

The Cold Moon on Dec. 15, 2024, will not reach 100% illumination, will shine close to three bright stars and a planet, and ...

This image of Jupiter from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) shows ... [+] stunning details of the majestic planet in infrared light. What's that bright star in ...

Some believe a planetary opposition — perhaps of Jupiter — may explain the fabled star of Bethlehem. And astronomers have other theories. Perhaps it was a supernova — or the explosive ...

Once every 13 months, the majestic planet Jupiter comes close to Earth, offering a dazzling view in the night sky. This ...