When the rings are close to edgewise, they appear less bright, presenting a fine opportunity to observe Saturn’s moons. The brightest, Titan, has a 16-day orbit, and appears farthest east of the ...

Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little ...

A team of astronomers, spearheaded by researchers from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of ...

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and ...

WEST BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP — Mt. Pisgah State Park will host an astronomy-minded kids program entitled “Phases of the Moon” from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Nature Center.

Have you ever looked up on a clear night at the stars and noticed that some of them seemed to twinkle or dance? This twinkling is due to the Earth’s atmosphere. When light reaches Earth from a star, ...

The planetarium is kicking off an academic-year-long celebration with special events each month to commemorate its 50th ...

Astronomers have generated the first three-dimensional map of a planet orbiting another star, revealing an atmosphere with distinct temperature zones—one so scorching that it breaks down water vapor, ...

The winners of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award have been revealed, showcasing a spectacular selection of night sky images that reveal the majesty of ancient galaxies, nebulas, ...

I cover baby and kids gear after a decade of reporting on parenting. Whether it’s time to move your child to a big-kid bed or replace their uncomfortable bed, there are a multitude of excellent kids’ ...