Get 12% off the Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope, now just $309.58 By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine Tour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount
The Christmas Night Sky: A 2020 Yuletide Stargazing Guide By Joe Rao December is the month of the winter solstice, which a large part of the world associates with such celebrations as Nativity festivals.
NASA probe snaps 'great conjunction' photo of Jupiter and Saturn from the moon By Chelsea Gohd Earthlings weren't the only ones who watched the planets align.
Rare 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn wows skywatchers around the world By Doris Elin Urrutia Saturn and Jupiter shared a rare "great conjunction" on Dec. 21 that thrilled skywatchers around the world.
Ursid meteor shower 2020: When, where & how to see it By Elizabeth Howell The 2019 Ursid meteor shower will peak the night of Dec. 21-22, with expected rates of about five to 10 meteors per hour.
Winter solstice 2020: Behold, the view of Earth's longest night from space By Chelsea Gohd With satellite imagery, you can watch the solstice like an astronaut.
What was the Star of Bethlehem? By Jonathan O'Callaghan, All About Space magazine According to the New Testament, the Star of Bethlehem led the three wise men to Jesus' birth. Here are a few theories about what the star really was.
The Ursid meteor shower of 2020 is peaking now! Here's what to expect. By Joe Rao There is one more meteor shower to consider before we close the book on 2020: the December Ursid meteor shower, which usually occurs during the overnight hours of Dec. 21-22.
How to photograph the winter solstice 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn tonight By Chelsea Gohd NASA has shared some helpful tips for how to photograph the "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, 2020.
Don't miss the winter solstice 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn tonight! By Doris Elin Urrutia This year, the planets will appear closer to each other than they have in centuries.
Watch the winter solstice 'Great Conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn with these webcasts By Samantha Mathewson Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky today (Dec. 21) in an event astronomers call the "great conjunction," and you can watch it online with a host of webcasts.
Celebrate the winter solstice 'great conjunction' with this charming Google doodle By Meghan Bartels Google treated internet searchers around the world to a pair of animated doodles celebrating the "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn and the solstice on Dec. 21.
'Christmas star' 2020: Here's some fun facts about the 'great conjunction' of Jupiter and Saturn By Joe Rao We are now closing in on the long-awaited night of Dec. 21, when Jupiter and Saturn will engage in their "great conjunction."
'Great Conjunction' 2020: NASA tips to see Jupiter and Saturn shine as a 'Christmas Star' By Samantha Mathewson Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky on Dec. 21 in an event astronomers call the "great conjunction" marking the planets' closest encounter in nearly 400 years.
Jupiter and Saturn swing by the moon this week ahead of a 'Great Conjunction' By Joe Rao Before the historic "great conjunction" of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21, the planets will have a close encounter with the crescent moon on Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 16-17).
See the moon's shadow on Earth from the 2020 total solar eclipse in these stunning satellite views By Samantha Mathewson Skywatchers in southern South America were treated to a total solar eclipse on Monday (Dec. 14), and a weather satellite captured stunning views of the event from space.
Only total solar eclipse of 2020 thrills spectators in South America By Doris Elin Urrutia The only total solar eclipse of 2020 dazzled spectators in South America, and some lucked out even as overcast skies threatened to put a damper on an incredible celestial event.
Total solar eclipse 2020: See the best photos and more from Twitter By Space.com Staff On Dec. 14, 2020, a total solar eclipse crossed over South America, and Twitter users celebrated.
It's begun! The only total solar eclipse of 2020 is under way By Space.com Staff In South America, the moon has slipped in front of a sliver of the sun's edge, marking the beginning of what will be the only total solar eclipse of 2020.
Total solar eclipse 2020: Here's how to watch it online By Meghan Bartels This year's only total solar eclipse will cross South America on Monday, and you can watch the spectacle unfold online thanks to a host of webcasts — no special glasses needed.
