In December, January and February, we look away from the Milky Way's cloudy core toward the Orion spiral arm, with stars so bright they capture our attention.
Mercury reached its greatest elongation - greatest distance from the sunrise - on December 25, 2024. Look east at dawn. It'll disappear from the morning sky in January.
The longest days accompany the winter solstice. In December, a day - a whole cycle of day and night - is about half a minute longer than the average 24 hours.
Meteors in moonlight. It's not optimal, but it happens! Here's six tips to improve your chances of seeing meteors even when a bright moon is lighting up the sky.
Meteor showers are unpredictable but nothing beats them for a fun and relaxing time under the stars. Here's our 10 tips to maximize your meteor viewing time.
Comets are diffuse balls of ice and dust orbiting the sun. They're sometimes visible in our skies. A comet's tail can stretch millions of miles across space.