Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

What is the bright star in the east right now? Venus, the bright "Morning Star," shines brilliantly in the pre-dawn sky this ...

The pre-dawn sky on April 25 will see a conjunction of Venus, Saturn and a waning crescent moon, which will resemble a ...

The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's ...

According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and ...

Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a treat this week! The annual Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known, ...

of stars in our night sky. And we've all heard of the 19th century poem penned in 1806 by the British poet, Jane Taylor, with the simple title of "The Star,": Twinkle, twinkle, little star ...

Lyra contains Vega, the fifth brightest star in the sky. As the night progresses, this radiant climbs higher overhead, providing better viewing conditions for Northern Hemisphere observers.

Images of a supposed "Smiley Face Moon" have been popping up on social media. Here's what's real about this week's sky show.

Skywatchers can enjoy a celestial alignment of the crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn on April 25, with Mercury visible near ...