On Dec. 9-10, skywatchers across parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe will witness a very rare occultation of the bright star ...

Enjoy a post-dinner stargazing session as the first-quarter moon, Saturn and the season's brightest stars light up the ...

Stargazing can be a peaceful and rewarding activity, and these tips will help maximize your experience while enjoying the ...

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

As a space reporter for The New York Times, I follow what’s happening in the stars, including eclipses, meteor showers and ...

December nights are the longest — and often some of the coldest — of the year. While some may dread December’s darkness, ...

Even though the shower begins tonight, the peak night will be December 13–14. This is when you will see the most meteors.

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in December 2025: ...

A second "new star" has unexpectedly appeared in the night sky, less than two weeks after a near-identical point of light first burst into view without warning. These never-before-seen "stars" are ...

We’ve been receiving calls into the WTOP Newsroom reporting phenomena in the skies that people can’t explain — but our space expert can.

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...