Scientists have announced that a dim star in a constellation easily visible after dark from the Northern Hemisphere may be on the verge of exploding. The binary star system, called T Corona Borealis ...

Sunspots, which are temporarily darkened areas on the surface of the sun, are the result of intense magnetic fields generated through the movement of materials within the sun. In other words, they can ...

"We are dealing with very extreme events." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomers have discovered a "dead star" neutron star ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. After spending the last six months in the evening sky for ...

The discovery could lead to the finding of more planets. Astrophysicists are marveling at the latest celestial discovery made near the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. Scientists have uncovered ...

Vahe Peroomian has previously received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for work on space weather and geomagnetic ...

An astrologer breaks down the meaning of the Venus Star Point, which begins on June 4 Lisa Stardust is a three-time best-selling author and astrologer who lives in New York City. Stardust has been a ...

The tempestuous star in Orion’s shoulder has a buddy, and neither of their futures look bright. By Robin George Andrews Betelgeuse, a colossal tangerine-red star, is barreling toward annihilation. The ...

I love simple questions that wind up having complicated—or at least not straightforward—answers. Astronomers twist themselves into knots, for example, trying to define what a planet is, even though it ...

Imagine the following scenario. You are shopping for a new refrigerator. You find a few models that have the same dimensions as your old fridge. One has an ice maker, which might be convenient.