As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, December’s night sky offers some of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year. With clear, crisp air and early evenings, the conditions are ...

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 ...

In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be visible, four of them to the naked eye - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.VIDEO ...

Long and sparkly, the winter night sky is a spectacle — inviting us to wrap up, go outside and gaze up at planets, stars, airplanes, a sudden meteor and the parade of satellites. “Winter skies are ...

There’s something almost otherworldly about standing in the middle of a desert at night. No city glow, no noise except maybe ...

I just love wonderful winter stargazing! I think it’s one of the best times of the year to soak in the splendor of the night sky. Even if you’re observing the heavens in a cold climate, it’s worth ...

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 ...