Jupiter shines brilliantly in the eastern sky this December as it nears opposition early in 2026, outshining nearby stars and ...

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

Up to 150 Geminid meteors may brighten the night sky each hour as the shower hits its peak on Dec. 13-14, according to the ...

Anytime after dark is great for looking more closely at one of the jewels of the winter night sky. Look below Orion's Belt — ...

This week, the night sky offers a rare celestial spectacle that promises to captivate stargazers across North America. Among ...

Since 1986 I have had an affiliation with the Hayden Planetarium in New York. My "official" title there is "Associate and Guest Lecturer." Indeed, through all of these years I given scores of ...

Find out what is visible in the night sky tonight, with guidance on locating Lacerta and other key constellations before the moon rises ...

A "new star" is shining in the constellation Lupus thanks to an unexpected stellar explosion within the Milky Way — and it can currently be seen with the naked eye from parts of North America. On June ...

Staerkel Planetarium brings the beauty of the night sky indoors, blending astronomy, mythology and storytelling.

From the meteor showers to super moons, this time of year gives us a front row seat to one of the most active regions of the ...

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

Find out what's up in your night sky during December 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.