As the planet closest to the Sun, Mercury has it rough. Not only is it the smallest planet in our solar system, but Mercury's ...

Mercury is notoriously difficult to see from Earth, thanks to its proximity to the Sun. But on July 4, Mercury reaches its ...

Pluto will reach its closest approach to Earth and align opposite the Sun on July 25, appearing slightly brighter (magnitude ...

Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. “The reason you’re visiting a national park is to enjoy the beauty of ...

Mercury moves super fast around the Sun, finishing its year in just 88 Earth days. The planet has crazy temperature swings, ...

Stargazers, get ready for a truly celestial July! From the stunning appearance of the ‘buck moon’ to a rare glimpse of Pluto, ...

Ancient Greek astronomers were the first to gather knowledge about space exploration. Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos could ...

Wausau Pilot & Review Central Wisconsin skywatchers can look forward to a dynamic week of celestial events, from the official ...

They’re not a perfect match, but it’s way too hot on the first planet for us to hop over and confirm for ourselves.

Authorities said a Cessna went down in the ocean Sunday around 12:44 p.m. off the coast of Sunset Cliffs. Initial reports placed the crash location around 1.5 miles off the coast. A search was unde… ...

The Phoenix Mercury lost to the Seattle Storm 89-77, dropping their Commissioner's Cup record to 2-2. Seattle's strong 3-point shooting, hitting 12 of 22 attempts, proved too much for Phoenix.