A newly discovered comet is rapidly brightening and could become visible from Earth — if it survives an extreme close encounter with the sun on April 4.

Scientists have analyzed more than 40 years of astronomical data to uncover evidence that the sun's internal structure subtly ...

The Sun will transit into Pisces on March 14 at 1:01 am and remain there until April 14 before moving into Aries. In Vedic ...

A strip of cool water stretches west from South America along the equator, helping set the pace for some of the planet’s most important weather swings. That Pacific “cold tongue” helps steer the El ...

For much of the past decade, Andrew McCarthy has been exploring the universe—albeit from his backyard in Arizona. Using telescopes with specialized filters, planetary cameras, and astro-specific ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Our sun is the best-observed star in the entire universe. We see its light every day. For centuries, scientists have tracked the dark ...

Have you discovered your sun, moon and rising signs? Get ready to dive into a fascinating astrological rabbit hole. Astrology is an ancient tool that helps us learn more about ourselves and our loved ...

Sun spots on your face can be reminders of a summer spent hiking, swimming or relaxing outdoors. But those marks are also signs of sun damage. And while there are ways to reduce the look of them, it's ...