On an astrotourism trip like Gorov's, celestial objects take center stage. More travelers are seeking out the feeling of awe ...

Ahead of its dance with Saturn on Feb. 24, Mercury should be seen on Feb. 19 at magnitude -1.2 with binoculars 20 minutes ...

The Valentine's Day northern lights will largely be visible in Canada and Alaska, but a few northern-most states may see the ...

Following a round of rain, fog and a few hefty storms early Wednesday, today has been much cooler with strong north winds and ...

Two planets stand side by side as the evening twilight continues to delight and colorful stars shine in the sky this week.

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe but it’s also great for lovers. It’s great being in the dark with the ...

The other three cross-quarter days of the year include May Day on May 1, Lammas on Aug. 1 and Halloween on Oct. 31. They’re not events as such, sky-wise, but they are essential way markers in ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

Valentine's Day arrives each year draped in romance, an unspoken promise lingering in the air like the scent of freshly bloomed red roses.It's a day when the world slows just enough to celebrate love ...

During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space ...

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period ...