A solar eclipse crossed North America. Two robotic landers reached the lunar surface, largely intact. The most powerful rocket booster ever built was caught by a pair of mechanical arms nicknamed ...

Some of the second quarter moon’s light will block out parts of the shower, but it should still be viewable. Dec. 21-22: ...

In Central California, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Yosemite National Park are good bets for seeing celestial ...

The commercial imaging satellite 高景一号02星 (GaoJing 1-02, Superview 1-02), operated by Beijing-based SpaceView (北京航天世景信息技术有限公司) reentered above New Orleans at 0408 UTC Dec 22 (10.08 pm CST Dec 21) ...

The Ursids come from the comet 8P/Tuttle. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking news brand, providing global news ...

As the year draws to a close, skywatchers have an opportunity to witness the annual Ursid meteor shower, which is expected to ...

Keep an eye on the sky during the early morning hours on Sunday to catch a glimpse of the Ursids, the final meteor shower ...

The last meteor shower of the year — the Ursids — peaks Sunday, a few days before Christmas. While usually not as bright as ...

With these tips, you’re set to enjoy the Ursid meteor shower. Whether you’re an avid stargazer or a casual observer, the ...

appear to radiate from near the bright star Castor in the constellation Gemini. The next meteor shower, the Ursids, will peak on 22 December, three days before Christmas.

When is the next meteor shower? The next meteor shower, the Ursids, will peak on Dec. 22. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical ...