Stargazers will be treated to a rare alignment of seven planets on 28 February when Mercury joins six other planets that are already visible in the night sky. Here's why it matters to scientists.

Skywatchers will get a rare chance to see Saturn in its full glory, without chunks of ice and rock swarming around it.

Why it's so special: Nicknamed the "Great Comet of 2025," Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is currently the brightest comet predicted to be visible from Earth all year. Discovered on April 5, 2024 by the ...

While a few planets lining up in the night sky isn't rare, NASA says that more than four in alignment is unusual.

Eliana Gorov didn't have to go far from her home in Las Vegas to view the Milky Way with her naked eyes. When she peered ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during January 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the Celestron ...

The March 2025 solar eclipse is just around the corner – and this Greater Manchester spot could be a great place to see it ...

The seven other planets in our solar system will line up in the night sky on Friday evening for a rare alignment called a "planetary parade" that will not happen again until 2040. Here is what you ...

Catch the best views of Tokyo at this 360° open-air observation deck at the rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square. Shibuya Sky is approximately 230 metres above ground and is the highest point in ...