The Leonid meteor shower is making its annual appearance, offering a brief but dazzling display for sky enthusiasts. This year, the peak is expected to happen around 1 p. m. ET on Monday. However, the best time to catch the show is between 4 a. m. Monday and sunrise, local time. Unlike other meteor
This weekend, the moon is getting a dramatic glow-up. It's not just any full moon, but a "blood moon. " This happens when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, and the sunlight that sneaks through our atmosphere gives the moon a reddish-orange hue. It's like all the sunrises and sunsets on Earth a
The night sky in June has a lot to offer. The full moon, often called the strawberry moon, will be visible on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It will be at its brightest at 3:44 a. m. ET on Wednesday. But the real show starts after sunset on Tuesday. The moon will be low in the east and will st
A spectacular celestial event is set to light up the night sky over North America, including Chicago. On Thursday night, a total lunar eclipse will occur, transforming the moon into a reddish hue. This phenomenon, known as a "blood moon, " will be visible from 1:26 a. m. to 2:31 a. m. on Friday. Thi
Ever wondered what it's like to see a moon turn red? Well, get ready because North America is in for a treat this March. The full moon, known as the Worm Moon, will be totally eclipsed by Earth's shadow, creating a stunning red hue that will last for about an hour. This celestial event is a big deal
Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing not just one or two, but seven planets all at once. That's what's happening in February 2025. This isn't some rare, once-in-a-lifetime event, but it's still pretty cool. So, what's going on? The planets Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune, along with
Halley's comet, on its 76-year journey around the sun, left a trail of debris that creates an annual meteor shower called the Orionid meteor shower. This celestial event peaks on Sunday night and Monday, offering a great chance to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour. The best viewing time is after midnigh
Astronomers have spotted a comet that’s getting really close to Earth. It’s been a while since this comet visited – around 80,000 years! The best time to see it is just after sunset, looking west. You might not need binoculars or a telescope; your naked eye should do the trick. If you miss it this t
Imagine this: Hawaii just had an amazing nighttime party, but it wasn't with people—it was with a comet! Last weekend, Hawaiian skywatchers got to see something super special. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is on its way back, and it came really close to Earth, around 44 million miles. NASA says it'll be v
Did you spot something unusual in the sky last night? Many people in California saw a flash, which was actually a comet named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This comet is currently around 70 million kilometers away from Earth. Scientists say it's best to look towards the western sky just after sunset for the ne
