The sun arrives at the December solstice at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. This is the farthest south the sun gets in the heavens; it begins its six-month return northward at the moment winter begins in ...

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing ...

Any clear night this month is the perfect time to pull out those binoculars or your telescope to observe the Orion Nebula.

From nebulas and galaxies to star clusters, the sun and the moon, here’s what to image in the night sky using a smart ...

The best gear to help you capture the Orion Nebula, see a close-up of a ‘Christmas Star’ and get the best from the night sky ...

Stargazing can be a peaceful and rewarding activity, and these tips will help maximize your experience while enjoying the ...

Guest columnist Katy Downing is planetarium and program coordinator at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some of ...

Colorado winters in the mountains are beautiful, but not every view can be seen during the day. There are times at night when the full moon illuminates a surreal snowscape, creating beautiful shapes ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in December 2025: ...

NEW YORK -- Mark your calendars -- the fall and winter night skies have some spectacular shows in store! Andrew Fazekas, the "Night Sky Guy" and science columnist with National Geographic, sat down ...