Every year, the Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December and is regarded as one of the best and most consistent meteor showers, according to NASA. The Geminids are active from Nov. 19 to Dec. 24 and are expected to peak on the nights of Dec. 13 and 14 ...

Monday evening sees the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, the year’s most prolific and popular display of “shooting stars” in the northern hemisphere. Hopefully one of the astronomical highlights of 2024, it’s not too late to make plans.

November kicks off with a midweek Supermoon, dubbed the Full Beaver Moon, on Nov. 5 that you will not want to miss.

Following the usual wintertime lull in meteor shower activity here on Earth, the Lyrid meteor shower will soon be coming to a night sky near you. Since the moon's brightness won't obscure the fainter light streaks, the new moon on April 20 will make it ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The December night sky will have many celestial highlights: One of the best meteor showers of the year, a full cold moon and a bright planet alongside a crescent moon are just some of the beautiful shows to be enjoyed this month ...