Is GRB 191019A a typical burst of gamma rays from a dying star, an anomalously long burst from colliding objects, or something else entirely? The post Is This Gamma-Ray Burst a Shredded Star in Disguise? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

China’s ambitious Chang’e 6 mission will attempt to return a sample from the lunar farside. The post China's Chang'e 6 Mission Heads to the Moon appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

This week in the moonless dark, the Summer Triangle appears over the eastern treetops star by star. Leo walks down toward the west. And the Sombrero Galaxy positions itself ideally on the south meridian for your telescope. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 3 – 12 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

Alkaid is the end star of the Big Dipper's handle, a bright-blue example of a nearby B-type star. The post Meet Alkaid, the Big Dipper’s Handle appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

You might be tempted to sleep through this annual shower but then you'd miss seeing some of the fastest meteors around. Not to mention their parent is the most famous comet of all. The post Ready the Hot Cocoa and Recliner — Here Comes the Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

High above you on May evenings is an one obvious star pattern that just about everyone knows: the Big Dipper. This “Swiss Army Knife of the sky” can help you find many other key springtime stars and constellations. Just download or stream this month’s Sky Tour podcast. The post May Podcast: Big Dipper Shows the Way appeared first on Sky & Telescope.