Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. If you're in the northern hemisphere and it's been a clear ...

In the night sky, one of the easiest things for astronomy lovers to spot is the moon. This week, a unique phenomenon will brighten and illuminate the moon for many to see with the naked eye. According ...

Mercury, the speedy little planet closest to the sun, is making a special twilight appearance this month as a bright pink dot low in the sky. The show started on Feb. 8 and will continue until Feb. 21 ...

While astronomy and clouds don’t usually mix, a rare type of atmospheric phenomenon, called noctilucent or night-shining clouds, offers an exception, as reported by Space.com’s Anthony Wood.

As we make the transition from July into August, Venus has finally begun climbing up out of the sunset glow. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

With the faint smell of rain in the air and a few looming clouds for dramatic effect, the KDF Great Balloon Glow successfully lit up the sky featuring 25 giants looming over a crowd estimated at ...