December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.

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 ...

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The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under ...

There are a host of celestial events to get excited about next year – including a total solar eclipse. Abigail Beall is ...

The first full moon of the calendar year is January's wolf moon. Its name derives from the idea that wolves could be ...

To get the best views, look east on Saturday night, Dec. 13, into the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 14, when the radiant reaches its highest point in the sky. You might expect to see some ...