A predawn Moon-and-planets meetup, a returning comet, a great chance to see the Milky Way, and Saturn's rings at a new angle.

December is an exciting month for those who like to look up, with a comet, a meteor shower, and a conjunction between the moon and Jupiter all featuring over the coming weeks. First up, for those with ...

First up is the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which originates from Comet Halley. “Eta Aquarids are fast moving, and a lot of them produce persistent dust trains that linger for seconds after the ...

"In the great meteor shower of August, the Perseid, I wail all day for the shooting stars I miss." — Annie Dillard, from "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek" Poets and artists have long tried to capture the ...

Stargazers are set to witness Jupiter's spectacular show on January 10, 2026, when the gas giant will reach "opposition". Hence, it will be the brightest and largest it appears in the night sky all ...

Artemis 2 is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but the cameras onboard are surprisingly down-to-earth. Here's how to get your hands on the gear that has brought us so many stunning ...

Some beautiful skywatching events are in store for us this January. We’ve got a meteor shower peaking against a nearly moonless dark sky, Venus and Saturn getting cozy, and a nightly “Planet Parade” ...

Shooting stars before dawn, a brilliant meetup between the Moon and Venus and a rare blue moon to end the month The Eta Aquarid meteor shower brings shooting stars before dawn, the Moon meets ...

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