The Pleiades is a 1,000-strong open star cluster in the constellation Taurus.

Alan Dyer/VW Pics/UIG via March's new moon phase is upon us, bringing gorgeous dark skies free of natural light pollution — ...

Astronomers have discovered a giant, 500-light-year-wide cavity between two star-forming regions in the constellations Perseus and Taurus. An ancient supernova could be the culprit.

When I shared my opinion on astrology and horoscopes, she simply replied, “Typical Taurus.” Astrology is currently ...

When to see the beautiful sight of a crescent moon and Venus this weekend as the “Evening Star” returns to shine all summer. Jupiter will also be on show.

While these behavior changes have clear long-term benefits, I’d like to offer up a more radical change, one whose positive effects are immediate and undeniable: For just one day, give up all clocks. I ...

So, it came as a shock to many people when, in 1781, it was announced that a seventh planet, the first to be discovered since ...

Look, we all have that one friend who's a total sweetheart until their "zodiac side" kicks in. You know exactly what I’m ...

Some planets, including Venus and Mercury, will be visible to the naked eye, though telescopes or binoculars can enhance the view.

Binoculars or a small telescope will show you why these swarming stars have given the glowing cloud Praesepe its nickname, Nigel Henbest writes ...

Daylight saving time shifts stargazing, with safe solar viewing, summer constellations and New Mexico dark skies on display.