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December Celestial Events To Watch For
December 21, 2023, 3:23 pm EST
The December skies will light up with the Geminid and Ursid meteor showers, as well as a chance to see planets such as Mercury and Jupiter.
Northern Lights Put On Incredible Show
December 21, 2023, 3:20 pm EST
Another out of this world spectacle unfolded late Friday and there might more to come.
Stunning, Glowing Auroras Sparked By Sun Storm
December 21, 2023, 3:19 pm EST
The arrival of up to four coronal mass ejections coincided here on earth generating spectacular displays of auroras across parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
Dead Comet Could Produce Rare Meteor Shower Tonight
December 21, 2023, 1:05 pm EST
There’s a chance to see a very rare meteor shower tonight. It’s called the Andromedids, and it comes from a dead comet.
A One-Of-A-Kind Eclipse Happens Monday Night. Here’s How To Watch
December 20, 2023, 4:52 pm EST
An asteroid will pass in front of the giant star Betelgeuse Monday night, making it disappear in a one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here’s where you can see it.
A Christmas Tree Cluster Of Stars In Space
December 20, 2023, 11:28 am EST
NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory images of a cluster of young stars in space were rotated and colored to look like a Christmas tree.
Look Closely! You Can See Andromeda Galaxy This Week
December 20, 2023, 10:25 am EST
Don’t miss a chance to see the Andromeda Galaxy 2.5 million light years away with binoculars or even the naked eye.
How To Get The Best View Of Geminids Meteor Shower Peak This Week
December 19, 2023, 11:38 am EST
The Geminids meteor shower will peak on December 13 and 14, giving stargazers a great chance to see one of the year’s most active meteor showers.
Why Geminid Meteor Shower Could Be Best In Years
December 19, 2023, 11:37 am EST
The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak in the coming weeks, and this year’s could be the best in a long time because of the conditions.
Auroras, Meteors Combine In Geminid Meteor Shower Peak
December 19, 2023, 11:37 am EST
Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak atop sprawling green northern lights in central Minnesota.