This month’s Orionid Meteor Shower might be your best bet for a strong shooting star show in 2025. Here's the best time to ...

According to the American Meteor Society website, the shower will reach its peak on the evenings of Oct. 20 and 21, as the ...

Mars is within 5 degrees of Mercury from Oct. 12 through Oct. 29, but is much fainter. On the evening of Oct. 19, the two planets will appear closest together, just 2 degrees apart. About 30 minutes ...

Look for the three stars that make up the distinctive formation of Orion's Belt — Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka — shining ...

Tonight, the Moon will pass close to bright Jupiter, offering stargazers a striking and easily visible sight. This naked-eye event will make two of the night sky’s brightest objects appear side by ...

The summer months offer a great time to view the night sky. Starting this weekend and into next week, there is a great opportunity to view a nighttime double-header, the unique alignment of six ...

Comet Lemon will be in the heart of the constellation Boötes, the Herdsman, as it makes its closest approach to Earth on Oct.

Residents of northern U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the northern lights tonight. Here's what to know about ...

Plus, catch Saturn and Neptune at their brightest; spy the "string of pearls" galaxy; and a close encounter of the moon and Jupiter. A night sky photographer enjoys the view of Moon, Venus, and ...

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Look toward the northeast in the direction of Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) about 25 degrees above the horizon. The comet will ...