The August full moon will rise tonight over Mississippi. But stargazers have other astronomical events to look forward to this month. Three meteor showers are happening now. Showy fireballs and ...

There's good and bad news for avid skywatchers this month. If you're a fan of gazing up at the full moon, skies around the Tri-State this weekend should be mostly clear. The moon's brightness is a ...

The Perseids meteor shower of August 2025 is about to hit peak visibility soon, and stargazers are scrambling to find out when and where exactly they can get the best viewpoint of what we call ...

This year, the Perseids are expected to peak Tuesday, Aug. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 13. Unfortunately, the Perseid meteor shower is peaking three days after a full moon that could outshine the fainter ...

Astronomers have been keeping a close watch on asteroid 2024 YR4 since its detection late last year. While initial observations sparked concern about a potential Earth impact, updated trajectory ...

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is back in the spotlight. Discovered in late 2024 and initially feared to be heading for Earth, new tracking data has calmed those concerns. But scientists are not ready to relax ...

WASHINGTON — One of the best meteor showers of the year is peaking this week. The Perseid meteor shower is often one of the most anticipated celestial marvels each year. The showers can produce 50 to ...

Stargazers can tune in to the Virtual Telescope Project's YouTube stream beginning at 11 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17 (3:00 GMT Sept. 18) to see live views from the organization's robotic telescopes located ...

There's good and bad news for avid skywatchers this month. If you're a fan of gazing up at the full moon, skies around Central Indiana this weekend should be mostly clear. The moon's brightness is a ...