Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2020: When, Where & How to See It By Elizabeth Howell, Hanneke Weitering The 2020 Quadrantid meteor shower will peak overnight on Jan. 3-4, and the moon will be favorable to see the faint display of "shooting stars." Here's our guide.
When, Where and How to See the Planets in the 2020 Night Sky By Joe Rao Here is a guide to when certain planets will appear brightest and most visible in the 2020 night sky, including a dazzling conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn on Dec. 21!
The 100 Best Space Photos of 2019 By Hanneke Weitering, Christine Lunsford The year 2019 was an amazing one for space photography. From rocket launches to the northern lights, here's 100 cosmic views dazzled us as the year made its annual trip around the sun.
See Venus and the Moon Shine Together in Post-Christmas Gift (Earthshine, Too!) By Joe Rao On Saturday evening (Dec. 28), a lovely crescent moon will join Venus in the twilight sky, making for an eye-catching post-Christmas celestial ornament.
'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Thrills Skywatchers Around the World (and in Space, Too!) By Tariq Malik It was the last solar eclipse of the decade.
A 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Occurs This Christmas! How to Watch Online. By Tariq Malik The last solar eclipse of 2019, a so-called "ring of fire" eclipse, occurs Thursday (Dec. 26) in the Eastern Hemisphere. You can watch it live online today, Dec. 25, like a cosmic Christmas gift.
'Ring of Fire' to Wreath the Sun in Last Eclipse of 2019 By Joe Rao If you're planning to spend Christmas in the Eastern Hemisphere, you'll have a celestial treat to look forward to the next day as the new moon eclipses the sun.
The Christmas Night Sky: A 2019 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.
Crescent Moon and Mars to Pair Up in the Sky Early Sunday By Doris Elin Urrutia Although it isn't Santa Claus, something red will shine in the night sky just below the moon days before Christmas.
The 2019 Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight! By Joe Rao The annual Ursid meteor shower will peak during the overnight hours of Sunday (Dec. 22), into the morning hours of Monday (Dec. 23).
Boeing's Historic Starliner Launch May Be Visible from the U.S. East Coast Friday By Mike Wall If you live along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, you've got a decent shot at seeing a historic rocket launch early tomorrow morning (Dec. 20), weather permitting.
The best deals on Celestron telescopes & binoculars By Space.com Staff Inspire others to look up by giving the gift of a telescope or astronomy binoculars! We've rounded up some of the best deals.
How to See the 2019 Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight, Despite Bright Moon By Joe Rao So far, 2019 has been a disaster if you are an enthusiastic watcher of "shooting stars."
Geminid Meteor Shower's Parent Debris Trail Spotted for 1st Time (Photo) By Mike Wall NASA's record-breaking Parker Solar Probe has given us a new perspective on the famous Geminid meteor shower, which peaks this weekend.
The 10 Must-See Skywatching Events to Look for in 2020 By Joe Rao Here are the 10 most noteworthy sky events — including meteor showers and eclipses — that will take place in 2020.
Inside Story Behind Mesmerizing Sky Glow Named 'Steve' Revealed in New Documentary By Mindy Weisberger The story behind an oddball sky glow endearingly named "Steve" is revealed in a new documentary. Here's why the light show captivated aurora chasers.
See Venus Near Saturn in the Night Sky This Week and Make Your (Skywatching) Season Bright! By Doris Elin Urrutia Earmark the next few evenings! Solar-system siblings Venus and Saturn will appear near each other in the night sky this week.
December Full Moon 2019: The 'Cold Moon' Joins Venus and Saturn Overnight Tonight! By Jesse Emspak The full moon of December, called the Full Cold Moon, will arrive on Dec. 12, and as it rises it will be joined in the sky by the planets Venus and Saturn.
Geminid Meteor Shower: Dust From an Asteroid By Elizabeth Howell The Geminids come from an asteroid, 3200 Phaethon, but scientists are still trying to figure out exactly how it sheds enough debris to produce the bright meteor shower.
Interstellar Comet Borisov Makes Closest Approach to the Sun By Samantha Mathewson It may be visible in small telescopes.
