Polaris, one of the most famous and important stars in the night sky, is spotty and absolutely huge, new research suggests.

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas festivities are already popping up all over North Texas. Plus, country artists like Little Big Town, Sugarland, and Kacey Musgraves will be in Dallas-Fort ...

The Pole Star, also known as Polaris, is a fascinating astronomical body that has served as a guiding light for centuries. Situated near the north celestial pole, it has been crucial for ...

There are some limitations to this method. For example, while Polaris is very close to the North Celestial Pole, it's not a perfect match. While Polaris is a year-round guide, other constellations can ...

Instead, it would point to the north pole of whatever magnetic field is the strongest ... And, like the moon, other celestial ...

Ever since the term “Snowball Earth” was first proposed in a 1992 paper, it has prompted substantial debate among scientists.

Deep within the Arctic Circle, pocketed between giant glaciers and beneath polar ice floes, photographer and content creator ...

The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, lying roughly midway between Norway’s northern coast and the North Pole, is the site ... ice cap backdrops and vibrant celestial phenomena light the ...

The town of Utqiaġvik, Alaska, is experiencing its annual polar night, with the sun setting on November 18 and not rising ...

A patch of the northern U.S. could have a chance to see aurora borealis on Friday night, with quieter geomagnetic activity expected through the weekend, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

This month has good visibility for celestial observation because the ... astronomy buffs can see the hexagon-shaped storm on Saturn’s north pole, as well as its rings. The ringed planet is ...