Samantha Mathewson

The moon will pass closely by Jupiter this evening (Jan. 10), meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus.

The moon will pass closely by Jupiter this evening (Jan. 10), meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus.

Mars will make its closest approach to Earth this weekend while rising to its highest point in the night sky.

Thousands of scientists from around the world are gathered in Maryland this week to discuss new discoveries about the universe and the latest astronomical advancements during the so-called “Super Bowl of astronomy.”

The 245th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society is being held Jan. 12 to Jan. 16 and will feature remarkable findings from the James Webb Space Telescope.

The moon and Saturn were basically engaged in a cosmic game of peek-a-boo.

Venus will be unmistakably bright in the Aquarius constellation. Venus and Saturn will appear extraordinarily close together in the night sky tonight during a celestial event known as a conjunction.

"It is totally amazing to see a comet from orbit." Astronauts witnessed the brightest comet of 2025 from space as it streaked across the sky above Earth.

The mighty telescope is expected to see its "first light" by 2028.

"The protostars are midway down the path to becoming mature stars."