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 ...

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

Use these best Christmas riddles to spread holiday cheer and lots of laughter this December. There are funny riddles for both ...

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

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

Jupiter and Sirius shine side by side in the southeast tonight, mimicking the mythical “Christmas Star” story. Here's exactly ...

Like 2020, Saturn will also partner with Jupiter in the sparkling dance show, but this year it will be less bright. Late at ...

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The highlight in the few evenings between the winter solstice and Christmas Day is a waxing crescent moon in the western sky shortly after sunset. On Dec. 22, a 7%-illuminated crescent moon will ...

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

Known for producing bright, colourful shooting stars and occasional dramatic fireballs, the Geminids are considered the ...

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