Hunting for aurorae is one of the most accessible forms of visual astronomy. To see the northern lights, all you have to do is find a good dark-sky site, a clear horizon, and look north — in the ...

We were halfway to dinner when I noticed a white wisp speeding through the sky. “Nate, can you pull over?” I said, trying to keep my cool. “I think I see the northern lights.” This wasn’t the first ...

This month's full moon is also known as the "Strawberry Moon," reflecting the time of year when Native American tribes ...

Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline May's skywatching, with stunning moon pairings and a three-planet display.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, is one of the most spectacular ...