Astronomy

On the evening of December 21st -- the first day of winter, and just four days before Christmas -- we are receiving a special gift: a extraordinary, rare celestial event.  ...

The Geminids originate from the constellation, Gemini, but can appear in any part of the sky. All you’ll need is to find a comfortable place and blankets to prepare for this show ...

Got a pair of binoculars and feel like hunting for a comet? You may be in luck. Comet Erasmus (C/2020 S3) is now sneaking through the early morning sky, in the hour or so before dawn ...

How many moons does Earth have? You were probably taught that the answer is one, but the number turns out to change from time to time ...

Get ready! The annual Perseid Meteor Shower will reach its peak late on the night of Tuesday, August 11-12. This is one of the most active meteor showers of the year, often producing 50-80 meteors per hour for observers in a dark location ...