The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight (Dec. 13) but if you're unable to catch the prolific shower in person, you can still enjoy this spectacular event from the comfort of your home. Astronomer ...

On a mountaintop in northern Chile, the world’s largest digital camera is preparing to power up. Its mission is simple yet ambitious — to photograph the entire night sky in extreme detail and unlock ...

Perched high on a ridge in the South American Andes, a new observatory aims to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos and unravel some of the mysteries it holds. Featuring the world’s largest ...

Look up! The Geminds could put on quite the show tonight despite the bright moon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Geminid ...

Night begins earlier in the northern hemisphere in October, and there are a host of celestial spectacles for astrophotographers this month. From a rising “Harvest Moon” to a photogenic passing of the ...

Despite the nearly full moon illuminating the skies, the Geminid meteor shower could still put on a great show tonight. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...