In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity early next week.

April's celestial excitement continues early next week with the annual Lyrid meteor shower. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the Lyrid meteor shower is active during late April. This year's peak ...

Astronomers may have uncovered a hidden population of galaxies that could rewrite what we know about the universe's evolution. These faint, dusty galaxies were discovered using the deepest ...

Ostriker is responsible for groundbreaking discoveries that forever changed the way astronomers think about what the universe is made of, including the existence of dark matter.

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For over 400 years, sailors have reported a mysterious phenomenon in which the ocean appears to glow as far as the eye can see.

Astronomers have peered back in time to find what looks like a population of 'hidden' galaxies that could hold the key to unlocking some of the universe's secrets. If their existence is confirmed it ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...

A dazzling celestial display is set to light up the night sky this April as Earth drifts through a dusty trail left by an ancient comet.The Lyrid meteor shower, active from Wednesday, April 16 to ...

The European Space Agency (ESA) released the first batch of images and data for its Euclid space telescope. The images focus ...

Euclid is on a quest to unravel one of the universe’s greatest mysteries: why it's expanding faster and faster. With help ...

With meteor showers and other celestial events lighting up the sky throughout April, astronomers predict an exciting month of ...