‘Alien’ Comet 3I/ATLAS Gets Closest On Friday — Here’s How To See It
Published: December 17, 2025 11:52
Comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar visitor, is visible this week as it departs the solar system, with some public events showing the flyby.
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Northern Lights Forecast: 15 States May See Aurora On Wednesday
Published: December 16, 2025 19:20
Virtually moonless night skies will create perfect conditions — if skies are clear — for a possible geomagnetic storm on Wednesday, Dec. 17, according to forecasts.
Solstice 2025: When Is The Shortest Day Of The Year?
Published: December 16, 2025 08:00
The 2025 winter solstice falls on Sunday, Dec. 21, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s what it all means.
See ‘Star Of Bethlehem’ And Solstice Meteors: The Night Sky This Week
Published: December 15, 2025 07:55
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).
In Photos: Geminid Meteor Shower Wows Skywatchers Across The World
Published: December 14, 2025 18:56
The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13-14, with the best viewing between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. under moonless skies across the Northern Hemisphere.
When To See The Geminid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
Published: December 13, 2025 07:00
The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight on Dec. 13-14, with the best viewing between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. under moonless skies across the Northern Hemisphere.
Northern Lights Alert: Aurora May Glow Across 11 States On Friday
Published: December 12, 2025 15:51
With solar wind conditions expected to intensify late Friday into Saturday, the Northern Lights may be visible in the U.S. this weekend, according to NOAA forecasts.
Geminid Meteor Shower: When To See 100 ‘Shooting Stars’ This Weekend
Published: December 12, 2025 11:52
With dark skies and high activity expected, the Geminid meteor shower will peak overnight on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, 2025. Here’s exactly when to watch.
NASA Finds Evidence Of Atmosphere On Alien World 280 Light-Years Away
Published: December 11, 2025 20:52
Data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests that exoplanet TOI-561 b is surrounded by a thick atmosphere above a global magma ocean.
What That Bright ‘Christmas Star’ In The East Really Is
Published: December 11, 2025 16:11
Jupiter shines brilliantly in the eastern sky this December as it nears opposition early in 2026, outshining nearby stars and offering spectacular views of its moons.
Your Complete Guide To This Weekend’s Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
Published: December 11, 2025 08:00
The Geminid meteor shower — the most reliable meteor shower of the year — will peak on the night of Dec. 13-14, with up to 120 meteors per hour.
600 Days To The ‘Eclipse Of The Century’ — How To Plan A Trip
Published: December 10, 2025 12:12
When and how to experience the six‑minute “eclipse of the century” on Aug. 2, 2027, as totality sweeps Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.
15 States Poised For ‘Full Halo CME’ Tuesday As Strong Aurora Forecast
Published: December 9, 2025 15:48
An Earth-directed coronal mass ejection could trigger a G3-rated geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, Dec. 9, according to space weather forecasters at NOAA.
Don’t Miss The Moon Graze Bright Star Regulus In Rare Event On Tuesday
Published: December 9, 2025 08:00
On Dec. 9-10, skywatchers across parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe will witness a very rare occultation of the bright star Regulus by the moon.
25 Award-Winning Northern Lights Photos To Inspire Your Next Adventure
Published: December 9, 2025 02:00
The awe-inspiring aurora images that have won the photography contest celebrate the beauty of this natural phenomenon around the world as "solar maximum" peaked.
Major Northern Lights Alert: 22 States Brace For ‘Full Halo Event’
Published: December 8, 2025 08:44
An Earth-directed coronal mass ejection could trigger a G3-rated geomagnetic storm early on Tuesday, Dec. 9, with the lower Midwest to Oregon set to see aurora borealis.
See 2025’s Most Prolific Meteor Shower Peak: The Night Sky This Week
Published: December 8, 2025 07:55
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).
Northern Lights: Sudden ‘Strong’ Aurora Alert On Monday Night For 22 States
Published: December 7, 2025 20:00
The Northern Lights may be visible in the U.S. this Monday and Tuesday, following a G3-rated geomagnetic storm forecast by space weather experts at NOAA.
11 Star Parties For Next Weekend’s Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
Published: December 7, 2025 12:30
The Geminid meteor shower begins on Dec. 4, 2025, peaking overnight on Dec. 13-14 with up to 150 “shooting stars.” Here’s white to go see them in the U.S.
See Jupiter, The Moon, Aurora And ‘Shooting Stars’ On Sunday
Published: December 7, 2025 12:00
The moon and Jupiter will be close on Sunday, Dec. 7, lighting up the eastern sky a couple of hours after dark — and there’s also a chance of aurora and Geminid meteors.
Northern Lights Forecast: Where Aurora May Be Seen On Sunday Night
Published: December 6, 2025 09:28
Skywatchers in northern U.S. states may see faint aurora this Sunday after a G1 geomagnetic storm was forecast by NOAA.
In Photos: See A Christmas ‘Supermoon’ Rise High Into The Winter Sky
Published: December 5, 2025 07:49
December’s cold moon rose while relatively close to Earth and high in the sky, capping 2025’s trio of supermoons with a near match to November’s record-setting full moon.
2025’s Best Meteor Shower Begins Today — When To See It At Its Best
Published: December 4, 2025 11:00
The Geminid meteor shower begins on Dec. 4, 2025, peaking overnight on Dec. 13-14 when as many as 150 “shooting stars” may be seen in the night sky.
Supermoon Livestream: Watch 2025’s Final Full Moon Rise On Thursday
Published: December 4, 2025 10:16
Watch live as December’s Cold Supermoon, 2025’s highest and second-biggest full moon, crowns the year ahead of 2026’s trio of supermoons and "blood moon."