When you wish upon a star, Jiminy Cricket told us ... As an astronomer, I’m happy to say that the stars we can see in the night sky are a lot closer and live a lot longer than you would think.

Making a wish on a shooting star isn't just a popular tradition; it's a magical moment of connection with the universe's ...

What’s that bright star in the sky after sunset? It’s Venus — probably. Now shining very brightly for a couple of hours after sunset, the “Evening Star” briefly dominates before sinking ...

Exciting February sky events include Venus at its brightest and closest to Earth, the moon occulting the Pleiades, and a ...