Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night.

NASA has scheduled the launch for the Artemis II moon rocket for no earlier than Feb. 8. WTOP will have details on the mission as they become available.

From Mercury’s rare appearance to NASA’s Artemis II launch window, here’s everything to watch in the skies this month.

The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including six visible planets, an annular solar eclipse, and the Milky Way’s bright core returning to view in the Northern Hemisphere.

Inside, an array of optical telescopes, operated by members of China's 42nd Antarctic expedition team, begins its nightly vigil. These instruments represent China's "eyes on the sky" at the Earth's ...

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night skies above over the coming month ...

In fact, the beautiful aurora that we sometimes see in the night sky is caused by extra strong energy outbursts from our Sun ...

The enchanting display of the Northern Lights graced the night sky across various regions of Ireland last night, captivating both locals and visitors alike. As social media buzzed with images of this ...

People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?

February's full "Snow Moon" will be at its fullest on Sunday, Feb. 1, and will be best seen at moonrise. It will appear just ...

Planning a trip in 2026? From total solar eclipses to meteor showers and rare planetary alignments, here’s a complete guide to the major astronomical events worth travelling for.