Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

The New Year starts with a bang as Quandrantids peaks on Jan. 2 and 3. This is one of the largest meteor showers of the year, ...

One Alabama woman was rudely awoken from a nap in 1954 when a meteorite came through her roof and hit her, leaving a big bruise.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. The Geminids are active between Nov. 19 to Dec. 24 each year. This year, the moon will not interfere too much with Geminid meteor ...

Stargazers in the northern hemisphere will have the chance to observe the Draconid meteor shower as it peaks Monday evening ...

The full moon will light up our recent snow cover, making for some bright nights. We've got NASA tips on what else to look ...

Astronomy fans can expect to observe a series of meteor showers this year. Check out the full list of all those scheduled to ...

For the first time, someone has captured a meteor strike and the sound of its crash on video. Watch it for yourself!

Scientists think a small rock discovered near Earth last August was hurled into space by an ancient impact on the lunar surface.

Private space company SpaceX conducted the seventh flight of the Starship assembly, the mission was only partially a success ...

From the total lunar eclipse in March to three epic supermoons this fall, these are the best celestial events of 2025 that are worth traveling for (plus one to look forward to in 2026!).

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the year's most anticipated celestial events, offering a dazzling display of shooting ...