Skygazers around North America will have a chance to see the Geminid meteor shower peak on the night of Dec. 13. It is expected that observers may be able to see about 120 meteors per hour. According ...

P. Jenniskens, SETI Institute and NASA Ames Research Center; and M. Breukers and C. Johannink, Cameras for Allsky Meteor Surveillance (CAMS), BeNeLux, report that the chi Cygnids meteor shower (IAU ...

The Geminid meteor shower and supermoon top December's list of astronomical events. December's full moon will be the third and final supermoon of 2025 when it peaks at 6:14 p.m. ET. The Geminid meteor ...

December supermoon peaks 7:20 a.m. CST Dec. 4; best view at moonrise Dec. 5. Geminid meteor shower peaks night of Dec. 13–14; prime viewing 10pm–2am. Moon will be 30% during Geminids; dark sites may ...

A view of the Geminid meteor shower and stargazing at the Tunnel View of Yosemite National Park in California on December 14, 2023. A view of the Geminid meteor shower and stargazing at the Tunnel ...

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing Saturn-moon pairing. December’s “cold moon”—seen here rising above Whitby Abbey in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado winters in the mountains are beautiful, but not every view can be seen during the day. There are times at night when the full moon illuminates a ...

A meteor exploded over Michigan's Great Lakes in a green fireball, videos reveal. The dramatic event was likely caused by a comet fragment burning up in the atmosphere. On Sunday (Nov. 23) at around 5 ...

The Geminid meteor shower is underway and the peak is set to occur this weekend. The shower is known for its vivid colors and high intensity. It can fall slowly and even produce fireballs. Many ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As one might expect from a month full of long, dark nights, December ...

Skywatchers have a prime opportunity this week to catch one of the year’s last major celestial events. The Geminid meteor shower will peak overnight on December 14 at around 2 a.m. EST (11 p.m. PST), ...