For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer.

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12. Here’s everything you need to know to protect your eyes and still enjoy the spectacle.

Jets from NASA and the Irish Air Corps C-295, as well as a host of private jets, are preparing to deploy jets and scientific ...

The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday ...

Orcas have been filmed using a newly discovered teamwork strategy to smash giant sunfish into thousands of pieces, leaving ...

Each time the moon covers the sun during a total solar eclipse—darkening daytime skies and briefly revealing the sun's ...

Smart telescopes are revolutionizing how we observe the night sky — offering app-controlled, automated stargazing without the steep learning curve. These modern telescopes have built-in cameras, so ...

The best telescopes are ideal for both stargazing enthusiasts and those who want to capture the cosmos with their cameras. So which model should you buy? Well, that depends a lot on your level of ...

Robert Ball’s drawing of a prominence from visual observation. From Robert Ball, “Story of the Sun”. London, Cassell, 1893. Since many historical solar instruments have similar sounding names, a ...

Sun protection is vital all year round to slow down skin ageing, but in summer, avoiding sunburn becomes extra critical. Experts explain what SPF is best — and how to use it correctly Avoid the ...