The asteroid warning network is affiliated with the United Nations. Officials activate the IAWN when an asteroid bigger than ...

Watch a bright Moon dominate the sky, trace the Winter Hexagon, and continue enjoying the evening parade of planets in the ...

THE search for alien life across our Solar System and beyond has so far kicked up nothing intelligent – let alone microbial.

Dig out your brightest red clothing, it's time to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Though the holiday was officially observed on ...

By Mike Hutchens, UC Schools Communications Director The lessons culminating the study of astronomy for Union City Elementary School first graders have been out of this world. In completing the ...

The search for alien life could be boosted by a simple new test, say scientists. They believe the movement of microbes may ...

Witness February’s celestial spectacle as Venus reaches peak brightness, Mars dominates the night sky, and the Moon aligns ...

February's full Snow Moon will have a royal companion as it rises alongside Regulus, a star nicknamed "Heart of the Lion", ...

All planets to align at the same time in rare planetary parade - For the last time until 2040, seven planets will appear together in the night sky ...

Jupiter and Mars will appear to make ultraclose approaches to the moon on two nights this week. Here's how to get the best ...