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

Spoiler warning: Below there will be information about today's New York Times Strands puzzle.

Here's what will be visible in the night sky in the United States in May 2025. On May 12, the skies will be treated to the Flower Moon, also known as the Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, Hare's Moon and ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

Where to stay: Enjoy the stars all night by staying ... The otherworldly landscape was formed by volcanic eruptions roughly 20,000 years ago. Visitors to this Dark Sky Park can explore lava ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky.

An exposure longer than about 25 seconds will start to show star trails and capture their movement as they travel across the night sky, so experiment with timings. Generally, the rule of thumb is to ...

Jupiter is glorious in the west after sunset, outshining all the stars. The crescent Moon lies near the giant planet on 30 April. The night sky at around 11pm this month (Nigel Henbest ...