A meteor streaked across the sky Thursday night around 6:15 p.m., creating a fireball and sonic boom that rattled residents ...
The rare lunar event, called a wolf supermoon, will appear larger and brighter than the typical full moon phase.
Under ideal conditions, about 25 Quadrantid meteors would be visible per hour, according to NASA. While the meteors are known to lack persistent tails, they often produce bright fireballs, which are ...
St. Louis hosts its annual Winterfest in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. Its New Year’s Eve celebration, dubbed “Neon Nights, ...
Today sees the beginning of the Geminids, the most prolific meteor shower of the year. A meteor shower that favours the Northern Hemisphere, it’s a display often overlooked by skywatchers despite the ...
An amateur astronomer was left astonished after witnessing a rare fireball blaze across the morning sky outside his home in ...
ATLANTA — Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend as the Geminid meteor shower—one of the most beloved meteor displays of the year—reaches its peak. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at The Franklin ...
Part of the Milky Way can be seen in the starry night sky. This season is marked by the sparkle and glow of holiday decorations adorning buildings, trees, and fences. But if you look up at the sky ...
The Geminid meteor shower will peak this week, according to the American Meteor Society, offering skywatchers who are strong enough to face December's chilly temperatures with stunning views on Dec.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. After a week of intense Northern Lights and a rare ground ...
The spectacular Geminid meteor shower of 2025 kicks off Thursday night, Dec. 4, with shooting stars and bright multi-colored fireballs expected to light up the December sky amid tonight's full moon ...
The Geminids is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, according to NASA The Geminids meteor shower is December’s biggest celestial event, delivering bright, ...