Astronomers suspect the heart of the Milky Way may be hiding a big secret: a rapidly spinning, highly magnetic, neutron ...

Astronomers may finally understand why planets orbiting two suns, the real-world equivalents of the "Star Wars" planet ...

In late winter, the zodiacal light is visible in the evening in the Northern Hemisphere (false dusk) and in the pre-dawn ...

The Milky Way owes its iconic name not to modern astrophysics but to an Ancient Greek myth involving Zeus, Hera, and a splash of divine milk.

A tiny Suffolk hamlet, Thorington Street, has become England's first International Dark Sky Community. This recognition, ...

From nocturnal wildlife safaris to stargazing train rides, this dark sky expert shares her top astrotourism experiences around the world.

An image of the Milky Way lighting up an abandoned barn scooped the top award in the competition.

“Having a night without light pollution is a powerful reminder of the actions that we as a campus can take to enhance our ...

Astronomers mapping interstellar dust in three dimensions have identified a giant spherical void in the Milky Way, roughly ...

The contest was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the park being named as an International Dark Sky Reserve.

Astrophotographer takes top honors in global photography competition with 'Hands of God' – a one-exposure shot captured in Chile's Desert ...