Solstice. Equinox. These are words that we hear at the start of each season. We greet spring with the arrival of the vernal equinox in late March, and we welcome winter with the arrival of the solstice in late December. But aside from marking the transition from one season to the next, what exactly do

Balance a broom? Stand an egg on end? We separate fact from fiction when it comes to the moment that marks the spring season. How many of these do you believe?

There's so much happening in the November night sky, including the Pleiades star cluster, the full Beaver Moon, 3 meteor showers, and much more!

Astronomy buffs will love all the celestial gifts in the October night sky, including two meteor showers, planetary lineups, a full Moon, and more!

Do you like shooting stars? If so, mark your calendars for August 11-13, when you’ll have the best chance of seeing the annual Perseid Meteor Shower (pronounced PER-see-id). The Perseids are usually considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year! What’s in store for 2025? Read on! What Is The Perseid

If Aurora Borealis sightings are on your bucket list, you're in luck. Everyone has a chance to see them, you just have to know when and where to look.

Auriga, the Charioteer, is nearly overhead this week and is a star pattern with many meanings and legends. Learn more!

Head outside on these chilly winter evenings to spot our galaxy's brightest star, Sirius.

Have you ever looked at a star formation and thought, "how'd they come up with that name?" Don't worry, you're not alone. Learn more.