This quiz will take you on a journey through the legends, locations, and logic behind the constellations we know and love.

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For centuries, astronomers used the stars to tell stories, make predictions, and even find their way. All of which depended on having an accurate map, mental or otherwise, of the heavens above.

Anthony Wood joined Space.com in April 2025 after contributing articles to outlets including IGN, New Atlas and Gizmodo. He ...

Whether you enjoy it or not, the sun is setting earlier but the fading light is not all doom and gloom. Longer nights mean more time to look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the cosmos. As we ...

Euclid's initial image shows billions of galaxies. This image covers only 1% of Euclid's planned survey. Euclid will map over one-third of the sky in six years. The telescope studies dark energy and ...

The earliest astronomers were careful observers of patterns.

Perched high on a ridge in the South American Andes, a new observatory aims to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos and unravel some of the mysteries it holds. Featuring the world’s largest ...

Now is a good time to take up a tough challenge in the southern sky. For the next few days while the moon sets in the early evening, try to get a good southern horizon — preferably not overlooking the ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during October 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.