On Christmas night, Jupiter will be one of the brightest objects in the sky — and a  stand-in for the mythical “Christmas ...

Mysterious Bright Flashes in the Night Sky Baffle Astronomers Celestial transients shine furiously and briefly. Astronomers ...

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing Saturn-moon pairing. December’s “cold moon”—seen here rising above Whitby Abbey in ...

Philadelphia faces freezing temperatures today, warming up later in the week with rain expected by Thursday night.

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for. Solar prominences and their associated ...

NWS predicts light rain and mist in Salt Lake City, with temperatures around 36°F and potential snow later in the day.

• Sun rises at 7:04 a.m. and sets at 4:37 p.m. on the 1st • Sun rises at 7:23 a.m. and sets at 4:47 p.m. on the 31st As December opens, two bright planets, Saturn and Jupiter, grace the evening sky.

Guest columnist Travis Gates, a lifelong lover of nature, is marketing specialist for the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. For those willing to brave a little cold air, our winter skies can be the ...

Learn more about the year’s first supermoon and other early 2026 astronomical events you don’t want to miss, including a ...

A brilliant point of light is rising in the eastern sky soon after dark this month, drawing comparisons to the "Star of Bethlehem." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Wausau Pilot & Review As 2025 gives way to the new year, skywatchers in central Wisconsin have one last chance to spot ...

With a new moon on 18th January, this is the best time to look at faint deep sky objects, as there will be no moonlight ...