Sunday marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the start of astronomical winter. In the ...

When is winter? Weather forecasters in the Northern Hemisphere will tell you Dec. 1 through the end of February, which is ...

All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful stories that contain invaluable lessons and knowledge.

Emad Mujahed, a member of the Arab Union for Space and Astronomy Science, and fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in ...

Up to 150 Geminid meteors may brighten the night sky each hour as the shower hits its peak on Dec. 13-14, according to the ...

The solstices mark the times when the Earth's tilt toward or away from the sun is at its maximum. This means the hemispheres ...

When winter sets in, and daylight is gone well before dinner, it’s hard not to notice how long the nights stretch on. For me, ...

The Geminids are peaking this weekend. Amateurs and experts regard the dazzling celestial display as one of the year’s best ...

You can tune in to see live views of the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks overnight on Dec. 13-14, thanks to a free ...

Skygazers will be able to spot the Orion constellation in the Northern Hemisphere’s southern sky by 9 p.m. tonight ...

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, according to the National Weather Service. It falls ...

The Geminids meteor showers will peak on the night of December 13 into the early hours of December 14. Learn when, where, and ...