With dark skies and high activity expected, the Geminid meteor shower will peak overnight on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and ...

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

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

The Milky Way looks serene from our vantage point, a hazy river of light arcing across the night sky. Yet the stars that make ...

Stargazers rejoice! Dec. 4 marks the start of the annual Geminid meteor shower, as Earth passes through the trail of debris ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...