In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always ...

Thus, when studying Enceladus, every detail really matters — which brings us to a new, very strange detail that scientists ...

In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always ...

January's sky brings a planet parade, Mars opposition, and the Quadrantid meteor shower. Enjoy Venus and Saturn's close ...

On the evening of Jan. 10, Venus will reach its greatest eastern elongation — its easternmost distance from the sun. This is ...

Keep your eyes on the sky this upcoming year for a chance to spot breathtaking meteor showers, a special view of Saturn and a ...

Meteor Shower Peaks Jan. 3. We’re kicking off the New Year with fireballs. The Quadrantids can send up to 30 meteors per hour ...

Quadrantids Meteor Shower Predicted Peak0 Planet Parade Begins3 Full Wolf Moon6 Mars at Opposition A new year means it’s time ...

EARTH is in for yet another spectacular year for breathtaking cosmic displays – from Saturn’s rings disappearing to a 10-year ...

The planets and moons then all rotate in the same direction. But only a few moons in our solar system were likely created this way. Scientists predict that Jupiter's and Saturn's inner moons ...

As the next full moon nears, a more rare new moon will marking the end of 2024 — the black moon. Monday's black moon is a rare celestial phenomena that happens roughly every 29 months or longer. The ...

Welcome to WTOP’s inaugural monthly feature of “What’s up in the sky?” Here’s what D.C. stargazers can watch for regarding ...