Sky watchers may be tempted out this weekend, when an underappreciated meteor shower will coincide with a new moon and the ...

The final ESA/Webb Picture of the Month feature for 2025 showcases a festive-looking region filled with glowing clouds of gas ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS is a rare visitor passing briefly through our solar system. Here’s how to find it in the night sky—and what ...

Every December, Earth plows through a dusty lane of debris in space, and the night becomes illuminated by streaks of meteors.

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

Mysterious Bright Flashes in the Night Sky Baffle Astronomers Celestial transients shine furiously and briefly. Astronomers ...

The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13-14, with the best viewing between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. under moonless ...

Keen stargazers can spot a number of Christmas-themed constellations in the sky this winter, including the Christmas Tree ...

The night sky is full of festive delights and just remember to wear a scarf and woolly hat when looking out for these ...

He explained: "Stars are a common motif in Christmas decorations, but stargazing isn't always something you think of on a ...

Since it has the fewest hours of sunlight compared to the rest of the year, the Winter Solstice is considered the “shortest ...

Decentralized physical infrastructure connects independently operated telescopes into a coordinated observing network ...