Folks think I’ve lost my mind when I suggest the best time of year to visit me for stargazing here in the Southern California desert is during late July ...

Folks think I've lost my mind when I suggest the best time of year to visit me for stargazing here in the Southern California desert is during late July and early August. Yes, the days are scorchingly ...

Milky Way viewing is at its best right now, especially if you’re in the southern hemisphere. Here's what to look out for, says Abigail Beall ...

Starting at the end of next week, the month of July will see a lot of moonless evenings for terrific stargazing opportunities ...

By studying what makes the Milky Way unique, astronomers are hoping to understand our galaxy’s past and unravel the mystery ...

"One day soon we may be able to see these 'missing' galaxies, which would be hugely exciting and could tell us more about how ...

There could be many more satellite galaxies orbiting the Milky Way than previously thought or observed, according to ...

With summer soon approaching, the Milky Way will become more visible in May, especially as the new moon makes the skies dark over Memorial Day weekend. Here's when and how to catch a glimpse of ...

The Milky Way is our galaxy, a massive system made of stars, gas and dust. It is estimated to contain more than 100 billion stars and is about 100,000 light-years across.

New data show a 50% chance the Milky Way won't collide with Andromeda. A merger with the Large Magellanic Cloud is far more likely. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip. Featured. Featured.