November’s night sky offers a reason to step outside before Thanksgiving—and a reason to set an early alarm. The full...

The next time you step outside and look up at the stars, consider this: You're not seeing the universe exactly...

If you think the sun is setting ridiculously early these days, just wait until November 1. That's when Daylight Saving...

The New Moon arrives Saturday, October 10, giving stargazers darker nights through the weekend. There’s also a chance of elevated...

Almost every meteor shower asks you to get up at three in the morning. The Draconids do not. They are...

Saturn’s rings are made of billions of pieces of ice and rock, from dust-sized grains to chunks as large as...

Saturn reaches opposition at 8:32 a.m. EDT on Sunday, October 4. Opposition means the Earth passes directly between Saturn and...

The Harvest Moon rises this Saturday night—and this year, it will have some impressive company. Look nearby for Saturn, while...

From the Harvest Moon and autumn meteor showers to holiday traditions and flowers made of ice, fall has plenty of surprises in store. Explore our fall 2026 guide for dates to circle, sights to watch for, and gardening jobs to tackle before winter.

Look west shortly after sunset and you may see an extraordinarily bright “star.” It’s actually Venus, still dazzling just days after reaching peak brilliance for its 2026 evening appearance.