Astronomers are homing in on a distant realm where the lines between star, planet, and moon are blurred. Researchers have ...

Our solar system is home to a whopping 891 moons, but the rest of the known cosmos? Nothing. Until now.  As a new paper in ...

Astronomers discovered a moon-like object orbiting a brown dwarf that's orbiting a star. Say that three times fast.

Skygazers are in for a treat in August, as one of the most spectacular meteor showers coincides with a total solar eclipse ...

For the first time in more than two years, the moon will completely block the sun and create a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. The eclipse will be centered on a narrow path that crosses eastern ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. July 2026 brings the Milky Way, Venus near Regulus, the Buck ...

The first full moon of the summer delivered dazzling visuals from across the globe. Its low position in the sky from the perspective of the Northern Hemisphere gave it a golden hue Kayla Randall | ...

NASA’s moon base plans, conceptualized just a few months ago, are rolling out in earnest as the space agency maps out a strategy to deliver landers, rovers, buggies and other assets to the lunar ...

Many skywatchers may think they missed June's strawberry moon after it reached peak illumination Monday evening, but there's good news: the moon will still appear bright and nearly full Tuesday night.

Did you miss June's Strawberry Moon? That's OK. Here's your next chance to see a full moon. June's Strawberry Moon peaked on Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m. ET, according to the Farmer's Almanac. But ...

Editor's note: Wow, the Strawberry Moon 2026 certainly served up quite the treat! We've rounded up some of our favorite photos captured by skywatchers worldwide. If you didn't catch it last night, don ...

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