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December brings an array of night sky events including a mysterious interstellar comet, the Geminids meteor shower and winter solstice.
This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing Saturn-moon pairing.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, skywatchers have a prime opportunity to witness Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) as it glides through the night sky, appearing near the bright star Cor Caroli. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or a casual observer, this cosmic ...
Amateur images of 3I/ATLAS show unusual structure that fuels debate, but scientists say spectral data still supports it being an interstellar comet developing.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Each month, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the weeks ahead (which also apply to mid-northern ...
There’s still a chance to ‘catch a shooting star’. Stargazers were left disappointed last night when skies across much of Scotland remained cloudy for the peak of the Orionid Meteor Shower. It was predicted that as many as 20 meteors - or shooting ...