The first dazzling images have been released from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy’s Vera C. Rubin ...

The astronomers who operate powerful Vera C. Rubin observatory released debut images June 23, 2025, showcasing just exactly ...

Astronomy fans can zoom in practically forever into the stunning first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is expected to discover 20 billion new galaxies over the next decade. A total view of the Virgo ...

Concept artist Maciej Kuciara shares 8 tips for creating realistic skies that support the story behind your art.

Leo sees action as both Mars and Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 move through; plus, spot galaxies and noctilucent clouds in the sky this week.

The magazine Nature announced the results of its annual Scientist at Work photography contest. The six winning entries are a ...

9 night sky events to see in June, from a strawberry moon to interstellar clouds. This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions.

'Space cloud' season is upon us. With a little luck, Brits might be able to spot spectacular noctilucent clouds in the evening sky. The rare night sky phenomenon is seasonal and becomes visible in ...

Noctilucent clouds, Earth's highest clouds, shine blue in the twilight sky from late May to August in the northern hemisphere — and all you need are your naked eyes.

They captured a glorious blend of purple and blue light up the night's sky. Sharing images on Facebook , one woman, who saw the phenomenon in Cumbria, wrote: "A decent Northern Lights show over ...

A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is expected to arrive during Tuesday night which will make the aurora visible to "much of England", however this does depend on cloud cover as you need a clear sky to ...