If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and marveled at the sheer number of stars, imagine being able to see the Milky Way ...

New research suggests that dark matter may be the key to uncovering the mysteries of the Milky Way. The scientific team led ...

Astronomers from the International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) have created the largest low-frequency radio ...

The Milky Way is our home galaxy with a disc of stars that spans more than 100,000 light-years. While the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for ...

The last time the Milky Way dazzled Arizona skies was over Memorial Day weekend, and guess what? It’s making a comeback just in time for the Fourth of July 2025. No fireworks needed when you have ...

The Milky Way's core will be visible to stargazers in the southern hemisphere, including Tennessee, this month and throughout August. No special equipment is needed to view the galaxy, just a dark sky ...

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The Milky Way could be coming to a sky near you. The billions of stars comprising our home galaxy should appear especially vibrant in late-May as the band arcs across the night sky. The reason has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. When will the Milky Way collide with the Andromeda Galaxy?