Stars Coverage

New image from Webb telescope shows mosaic-like Tarantula Nebula

The Tarantula Nebula has long been a focus of astronomers studying how stars are formed.

Look up to join the statewide star party this weekend

35 events across the state will offer skywatching and hands on activites in the 10th annual North Carolina Statewide Star Party

Tony Rice, NASA Ambassador

Look up in the sky tonight to see moon, Mars, Venus conjunction

Get ready for clear skies and bright stars. The weather is going to be perfect to view the planets, stars and moon.

Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologist

Astronomers discover record-breaking white dwarf star

According to a study published on July 1 in 'Nature,' the smallest, yet most massive, dwarf star to ever be seen has been documented by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) from Caltech's Palomar Observatory.

The 'Great Conjunction' seen across central North Carolina

Also referred to as the "Star of Bethlehem," this rare celestial event is created by the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.

Eyes to the sky: Rare 'Christmas Star' will be visible on Monday

Also referred to as the "Star of Bethlehem," this rare celestial event is created by the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.

Fascinating video shows black hole ripping apart star

NASA scientists have captured truly amazing video using a high-tech telescope. It's of a colossal black hole ripping apart a doomed star.

Chance to see Saturn, Jupiter on both sides of moon Saturday and Sunday

Check out the night sky Saturday and Sunday night. WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell says you'll be able to see Saturn on one side of the moon and Jupiter on the other.

Mark your calendars: Star party planned for Prairie Ridge Ecostation this month

During the event, you can ask astronomy questions, learn about constellations, enjoy some night sky activities, and learn about how you can help scientists learn more about the universe, according to the event description.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Look up for treats in the Halloween night sky

This year's Haloween moon sets at 2:17 p.m. and doesn't rise again until after midnight, so make sure your little princesses and superheroes have a flashlight.

Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador

'Monster galaxy' forms stars 1K times faster than Milky Way

Astronomers have captured the most detailed view yet of a "monster galaxy" furiously generating stars.

Monster galaxy' forms stars 1K times faster than Milky Way

Astronomers have captured the most detailed view yet of a "monster galaxy" furiously generating stars.