Don't miss the moon, Jupiter and the stars of the constellation Orion rise along the southern horizon on Oct. 12.

Scientists spotted the heavy water (which we'll get into in just a moment) in the planet-forming disk of gas and dust around ...

"Breathtaking" images of a stellar nursery in the Orion Nebula taken by the James Webb Space Telescope are revealing intricate details about how stars and planetary systems form. The images, released ...

Scientists are using modern technology to peer heavenward. This is an Inside Science story. Since ancient times, people gazing up at the night sky have seen animals, gods and goddesses, and other ...

One of the more reliable annual meteor showers, the Orionids, peaks during a new moon, making 2025 an excellent year to watch ...

The Orion Nebula, about 1,500 light-years away, is a star nursery where enough gas and dust exist to form roughly 200,000 ...

This month’s Orionid Meteor Shower might be your best bet for a strong shooting star show in 2025. Here's the best time to ...

Betelgeuse, the brilliant red star marking Orion's shoulder, has long been suspected of harboring a secret. I have to confess ...