Skywatchers might soon witness a rare celestial event: the potential flare-up of T Corona Borealis, commonly known as the “blaze star.” This star,...

A spectacular celestial event is expected to light up the night sky soon—a stellar explosion that happens only once every 80 years. We spoke with...

A spectacular celestial event is expected to light up the night sky soon—a stellar explosion that happens only once every 80 years. We spoke with...

A partial lunar eclipse named Chandra Grahan is set for September 18, 2024. Visible in North America, Europe, Africa, and South America but not in...

For the first time, astronomers have captured detailed images of a star other than the sun, showing the motion of hot, bubbling gas on its surface....

For the first time, astronomers have captured detailed images of a star other than the sun, showing the motion of hot, bubbling gas on its surface....

August was a busy month for the skies, with a meteor shower, Mars & Jupiter conjunction, and a supermoon all visible within days of each other. But if...

Chinese astronomers have discovered a rare, small black hole in a unique binary star system, providing new insights into the formation of black holes....

Chinese astronomers have discovered a rare, small black hole in a unique binary star system, providing new insights into the formation of black holes....

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