Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference We explore how long it takes to get to Mars and the factors that affect a journey to the Red Planet.

Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you where and how to see them.

Reference This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.

Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 16, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

Reference Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

Reference The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

Reference The legacy of Arecibo's nearly 60 years of astronomy research is strong, even after its loss in a dramatic 2020 collapse.

Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light.

Reference Location, history and cultural significance of Spica.

Reference A Black Moon is a rare occurrence. Here we explore what causes them and when the next one will happen.

Find out where and when to see the northern lights (aurora borealis) throughout Europe and North America in our helpful guide.

Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.