A naked-eye star’s 50-year mystery is solved—its bizarre X-rays come from a hidden, feeding white dwarf.

"Failed star" brown dwarfs may get a second chance to shine by colliding and merging to birth a new star.

That bright "star" in the west after sunset is Venus, often called the "Evening Star". It will shine brightly for most of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What is the bright white star in the east right now?

One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...