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Schedar shines brightly at the Queen’s heart
Schedar is the brightest star in the distinctive W-shaped northern constellation Cassiopeia and is visible most of the year from northern latitudes.
December 10, 2025
Jupiter’s moons: How to see and enjoy them
November and December 2025 are great months for seeing Jupiter's moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto with binoculars or a small telescope.
December 7, 2025
The last full supermoon of 2025. Best pics here!
The full Cold Moon on December 4 was the last supermoon of 2025. See a gallery of photos of the last full supermoon from the EarthSky community here.
December 5, 2025
December birthstone: turquoise, zircon or tanzanite
The December birthstone is 1 of 3 gemstones, the exquisite blue-green turquoise, dazzling zircon, or the magnificent blue-violet tanzanite. Your choice!
December 5, 2025
December full moon is the Cold Moon and a supermoon
The 2025 December full moon will occur on December 4. It's also a supermoon, the last supermoon of 2025. It will look very bright. Don't miss it!
December 3, 2025
EarthSky’s lunar calendar: How to use this great gift!
Follow the moon! Here’s why you need an EarthSky lunar calendar, the top tips for using it and where you can order one.
December 3, 2025
Does a supermoon have a super effect on us?
The extra pull of gravity from a supermoon creates higher-than-usual tides. But the effects of a supermoon on a human body are imperceptible.
December 1, 2025
Orion the Hunter is back in the evening sky
In November, the famous constellation Orion is back in the evening sky! Its most recognizable feature is its belt of 3 medium-bright stars.
November 25, 2025
Meet Hamal, an ancient equinox star, in Aries the Ram
Meet Hamal, the brightest star in Aries, and learn why people sometimes refer to the March equinox point as the First Point in Aries.
November 18, 2025
See the Summer Triangle in the northern autumn sky
Look west in the evening to see the Summer Triangle in autumn. Its 3 bright stars - Vega, Deneb and Altair - are in 3 different constellations.
November 16, 2025
