Astronomy

Lyrids: Watch the first meteor shower of spring
Lyrid meteor shower peaks with modest display; six meteors per hour expected.

The first meteor shower of spring peaks soon, and another is close on its heels
Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers set to light up April skies.

The Lyrids meteor shower peaks next week: When and how to best view the shooting stars
Lyrids Meteor Shower to Light Up April Skies: Best Viewing April 21-22

Astronomers spot two white dwarfs doomed to die in a quadruple detonation
Binary white dwarfs to end in rare quadruple supernova explosion

Erasing the stars: Satellite megaconstellations are a mega problem for Earth and sky
Sky under threat: Satellite surge dims stars, alarms astronomers worldwide


Despite clouds, some see partial eclipse in parts of Europe
Europeans gather to witness partial solar eclipse despite cloudy skies.

Partial eclipse observable over Germany
Partial solar eclipse casts shadow over Germany with up to 20% sun obscured.

Solar Eclipse Guide: Here’s Where The Next Ones Are — And The Best Places To See Them
Upcoming solar eclipses: Key global events and viewing tips revealed.


15 Best Places On The U.S. East Coast To See Next Saturday’s Eclipse
Rare 'double sunrise' eclipse to grace New England skies March 2025


Entire planetary system of four tiny exoplanets found orbiting the nearest single star to the sun
Sub-Earth exoplanets found orbiting Barnard's Star, our cosmic neighbor.

A ‘Planetary Alignment’ Is Here. Now Wait For The ‘Golden Conjunction’
No rare planetary alignment; visible planets spark social media buzz.


Twin Stars Spotted Orbiting Near Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole
Scientists believe the stars will eventually merge, though the exact timing is uncertain.

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