In astronomy, an occultation is when a celestial body or object — like the moon or a planet — passes in front of a distant ...

Exactly 101 years ago, on January 24 th 1925, the Sun turned black. That total solar eclipse was the last time it happened over our homes. The Hudson Valley won’t see another until May 1, 2079.

People interested in witnessing this blood moon don't need any special equipment, but a telescope or binocular may improve ...

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This ...

After a year featuring a brilliant green comet, a rare eclipse at sunrise, perfect views of the planets, a traveler from deep ...

Kicking off the year's cosmic wonders is the moon, drawing the first astronauts to visit in more than 50 years as well as a ...

When Neil Armstrong Aldrin reflected on Apollo 11, they were looking backward at a moment that reshaped history.

An ancient Mayan calendar, the Dresden Codex, was able to predict eclipses for centuries, revealing surprising scientific ...

February brings several special events, including a rare "occultation," and a planetary parade of six planets.

Since the solar eclipse will be visible in the remote areas of Antarctica, very few people will see it. However, people can ...

The eclipse’s path has been charted in detail; its timing, down to the second. Yet the phenomenon reveals more than celestial ...

This year brings another opportunity to view the planets, with this month alone seeing Saturn and Jupiter at their brightest ...