Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...
The "Christmas Star" visible this month is actually Jupiter, which currently looks exceptionally bright in the night sky. Jupiter is heading toward opposition on January 10, 2026, a positioning that ...
A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in space in the coming days. In addition to the crescent moon and the possibility of more displays of the Northern lights, Venus, the brightest ...
Jupiter and Sirius rise after dark this month, creating a striking duo that are obvious candidates for a modern-day “Christmas star.” ...
A brilliant point of light is rising in the eastern sky soon after dark this month, drawing comparisons to the "Star of ...
Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in December 2025: ...