The change is subtle and happens over many nights.

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

The night sky might already be cluttered by thousands of satellites, yet the latest plans from private space companies to launch data centres and sunlight-reflecting satellites into orbit are worrying ...

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) is alarmed by the threat to ground-based astronomy posed by proposals put forward by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can ...

According to our recent weather forecasts, the return of Red-winged Blackbirds, and sights of robins, spring is here. However ...

Astronomers estimate that only about 500 stars remain visible in many major cities. However, the number immediately changes ...

Capturing the Milky Way doesn't require thousands of dollars in gear. Here is my simple guide to using your smartphone—or ...