Spoiler warning: Below there will be information about today's New York Times Strands puzzle.

Above the great sheath of stars that defines the ship’s keel is a ragged circle of stars. That’s Vela the Sails, though there ...

As we move through the year and check celestial events off the calendar, there are still six meteor showers left to see in ...

the sky was less crowded. The lovely bird had room to spread its feathers before 18th-century French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille introduced 14 new constellations, of which Octans was one.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast ahead of the Lyrids' peak for viewing chances in Michigan. Clear, dark skies are ...

The new moon occurs April 27, and a day later Venus and Saturn will make a close approach to each other (known as a ...

Swarms of satellites launched by SpaceX and other companies are disrupting astronomical observations. Here's how scientists ...

View a brilliant morning star, enjoy dark skies during New Moon, and take in plenty of deep-sky targets in the sky this week.

April 2025 brings exciting skywatching events including the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, rare views of Mercury at its ...

This weekend will be the last time Oregonians can see the Lyrid and Eta Aquarids meteor showers overlapping in 2025.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, April 25, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and ...