On April 8, something miraculous occurred in the United States that only happens every 18-plus years — a total solar eclipse.
The stars were on full display, a striking occurrence for high noon on a sunny Saturday. There was no solar eclipse. In fact, ...
NASA says the supermoon “rises after the peak of the Taurid meteor shower and before the Leonids are most active." NASA also ...
When we got that big solar eclipse last summer, I remember multiple experts warning us against driving with our eclipse ...
The Starlink constellation, which as of September 2024 consists of over 7,000 small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), is powered by advanced solar panels. Each Starlink satellite is equipped with ...
Skywatchers can enjoy the Quadrantids meteor shower and a six-planet alignment as 2025 begins, offering spectacular celestial ...
In November 2024, a supermoon will illuminate the sky, coinciding with various global festivals such as Kartik Purnima, Loy Krathong, and others, enhancing their celebrations. This period also offers ...
Astronomers Without Borders works with about 500 sites across North America to collect and reuse eclipse glasses. Several of ...
The summer of Northern Lights and the rare A3 comet sighting have ignited a surge of interest in astro-tourism, as travellers ...
The event produces some of the year’s fastest meteors, although the nearly full moon may make them challenging to spot.
If you have a budding astronomer in your family, the Astronomy Festival at Observatory Park at Turner Farm is a great place to observe the planets. From November to March, ...
Have you ever wanted to take nighttime photos like you’ve seen online, with the Milky Way stretched across the sky, a blood-red Moon during a total eclipse, or a colorful nebula? Many astrophotos take ...