The only major difference between the sun and the stars we see at night is that the sun happens to be close to us—which is advantageous, assuming you enjoy being alive. Astronomers enjoy this as well ...

One of the most prolific meteor showers of the year will peak overnight on Aug. 12-13, but a bright moon will reduce its visual impact. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Next weekend will be a great time to get away from city lights to enjoy the night sky and the annual Geminid meteor shower. Meteors are also known as falling, or shooting, stars because they appear to ...

If there’s one meteor shower astrotourists have been waiting for this year, it’s the Geminids—and it’s about to peak. That means you could see between 60 to 120 shooting stars per hour under pristine ...

A view of the Geminid meteor shower and stargazing at the Tunnel View of Yosemite National Park in California on December 14, 2023. A view of the Geminid meteor shower and stargazing at the Tunnel ...

Here's how to see the Ursid meteor shower, which peaks in dark skies close to a new moon this year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...