Geminids Meteor Shower: Nature’s Reliable Year-End Spectacle
Discover why the Geminids, one of the Northern Hemisphere’s ‘big three’ meteor showers, consistently light up December skies with up to 150 meteors per hour.
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend with up to 150 meteors per hour. Discover viewing tips and get ready for January’s Quadrantid shower.
December’s ‘Cold Moon’: 2025’s Final Supermoon Dazzles Global Sky
December’s ‘Cold Moon’ supermoon peaked December 5, 2025, lighting skies worldwide. Discover the science, culture, and best tips for global skywatchers.
2025’s Final Supermoon Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide
Night sky enthusiasts worldwide marveled at 2025’s final supermoon on December 4, appearing up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual.
Southern Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower Lights Up Winter Sky
The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaked Wednesday night, offering up to 20 meteors per hour in southern skies and fewer than 10 in northern skies under clear, dark conditions.
June’s Rare Low Strawberry Moon Dazzles Skywatchers
On June 11, skywatchers witnessed the lowest Strawberry Moon in 18 years, driven by a major lunar standstill, an event not to repeat until 2043.
Double Meteor Shower Delight: Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids
Experience a celestial doubleheader this summer with the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers. Learn how to make the most of these stunning sky events!
North America Darkened by Stunning Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse darkened North America on Monday, captivating 44 million people across 15 U.S. states and beyond. From state parks to city rooftops, millions enjoyed this rare celestial spectacle under clear skies.