The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, is one of the most spectacular ...

That makes 2026 an excellent time to plan a northern lights trip. Whether you're dreaming of auroras above Arctic fjords, ...

If you’ve been hoping to spot a supermoon, mark your calendar. The full "wolf moon" on January 3 will appear bigger and brighter than usual—and it’s the last supermoon we’ll see until November 2026. A ...

A comet discovered earlier this year, now just bright enough to be visible to the naked eye, is poised to be among the top celestial events of 2025. Known as C/2025 A6 (Lemmon), this celestial ...

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