Scientists working with the James Webb Space Telescope discovered three unusual astronomical objects in early 2025, which may ...

If not in visible stars and galaxies, the most likely hiding place for the matter is in the dark space between galaxies.

As a space reporter for The New York Times, I follow what’s happening in the stars, including eclipses, meteor showers and ...

Why does space look dark if the universe is full of stars? This was the question asked by Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers in 1823.

Stars powered by dark matter instead of nuclear fusion could solve several mysteries of the early universe, and we may have ...

Astronomers have found the strongest evidence yet for the existence of dark stars, a type of enormous star in the early universe that is partially powered by dark matter. If confirmed, these ...

The vantage point at Cerro Pachón, with its dark skies and high-altitude clarity, enhances the richness of the image.

A team of astronomers say they've made the first ever detection of dark matter by examining gamma rays near the center of the ...

Dark matter clumps could act as stellar lampshades, drifting between Earth and distant stars, dimming them by an almost imperceptible amount, a new study suggests. If this idea is correct, such "dark ...

This under-the-radar Florida state park offers breathtaking night skies, making it a must-visit for stargazing enthusiasts.