Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference We explore how long it takes to get to Mars and the factors that affect a journey to the Red Planet.

Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.

Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you where and how to see them.

Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Reference This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.

Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 16, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

Reference Winter Solstice has long marked a time of rebirth, behind it are fascinating astronomical events.

Reference Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

Reference The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.

Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

Reference A Blue Moon is a rare occurrence that depends on the timings of full moons during the year. The moon is not blue during a Blue Moon.

Reference The legacy of Arecibo's nearly 60 years of astronomy research is strong, even after its loss in a dramatic 2020 collapse.

Reference Adhara is a bright binary star in Canis Major that shows up best in ultraviolet light.

Reference Starlink satellites have been developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations. Here we explore the controversial megaconstellation in more detail.

Reference Location, history and cultural significance of Spica.

Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.