Oct. 21 (a.m.) – Orionid meteor shower peaks between 1 a.m. and start of dawn local time. Perfect conditions with no moon to ...

Thousands gathered in Auckland on Friday for the Moon Festival, a three-day celebration to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most important annual celebrations in Asia.

The cycle of holidays, with their rituals and readings, remind us, as we confront our foibles again, that we truly have the ...

This month brings chances to see the first of the three supermoons of this year, two meteor showers and the opportunity to ...

In 2020, scientists reported the detection of hematite, an iron oxide mineral otherwise known as rust, distributed through ...

Before 2025 ends, the last solar eclipse of the year will take place today (September 21, 2025). The solar eclipse is one of ...

The Moon is rusting — and it’s Earth’s fault. Scientists have found that oxygen particles blown from Earth to the Moon can ...

The autumnal equinox arrives on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:19 P.M. EDT, bringing with it the end of summer, the ...

Surya Grahan 2025 on Sept 21–22 sparks fears for pregnant women as myths warn against stepping out. Experts say eclipse is not harmful, but advise precautions like staying indoors, hydration, ...

Astronomers explain that the Sun looks darkened during a partial eclipse because the Moon essentially "bites" into it. The degree of darkness depends on how much of the Sun’s surface is obscured from ...

A solar eclipse, or Surya Grahan, has always mesmerised people, blending awe, mystery, and centuries of cultural rituals. But ...

Three celestial bodies are preparing to meet up for one night in September in a cosmic conjunction that should be widely visible in the sky.