December is an exciting month for those who like to look up, with a comet, a meteor shower, and a conjunction between the ...

Stargazers who are willing to brave the low temperatures will get to enjoy one of the most spectacular shows of the year.

This month, the Earth will be passing through the trail of debris ejected by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, setting forth the ...

Astronaut Tim Peake showed the world how to keep clean in outer space in a cool instructional video. Uploaded to YouTube on Jan. 26, Peake shows the process of how astronauts aboard the International ...

The Geminids peak annually in mid-December and are always one of the most brilliant meteor showers of the year. December’s ...

When the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, it will be spring's first chance to see shooting stars. The Lyrids have surprised skygazers in the past with as many as 100 meteors per hour, but it's ...

The next week will be a fun one for skywatchers, as the Lyrid meteor shower will be visible over the weekend and peak on Monday night. If you’re hoping to catch sight of this charming cosmic event, ...

With no moonlight to interfere, this might turn out to be one of the best meteor displays of the year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The new year has opened with a stunning astronomical event: the Quadrantids meteor shower, one of the finest meteor showers of all. The shower is visible throughout early January, and there’s still ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Perseids meteor shower will peak in the early morning hours on Tuesday into Wednesday – and if you're looking to view the cosmic event from the Bay Area, inland areas at higher ...