Although astrology and astronomy have some similarities, they both have their place in humanity’s past, present, and future. Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to gaze upon the heavens.

Are you sure astrology isn’t a science? Both astrology and astronomy are in the business of making predictions. The theories of astrology claim that the positions of the planets and the stars ...

I was born a Capricorn (please don’t judge me), but the sun was in the middle of Sagittarius when I was born. As a professor emeritus of astronomy, I am often asked about the difference between ...

As International Astronomy Day approaches on May 18, it stands as a beacon calling stargazers of all backgrounds to come together in celebration of the cosmos. This annual event serves as a reminder ...

Since humankind has existed, so too has their fascination with the stars. Long before ancient people used the stars and planets to help them track the best harvesting times, the night sky provided a ...

Since the beginning of time people pondered their relationship to the universe by looking to the skies. The word “astrology” was derived from the Greek word for star, “asteri” but the first organized ...

The highly anticipated total solar eclipse will spread over Texas next week with scientists ready to use the opportunity to study the sun's atmosphere. However, scientists aren’t the only ones excited ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Talia Dan-Cohen, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and Carl Craver ...