Astronomy

The first of two lunar eclipses this year, and the only one visible in the U.S., is taking place early Friday morning. So if you are hoping to catch a glimpse of the blood moon, you’ll need to set your alarm extra early. But an early wake-up call might not be the only obstacle between you and seeing the...

The tri-state area is being treated to a full lunar eclipse early tomorrow. If you manage to be awake between 2:26 a.m. and 3:31 a.m. on Friday, you’ll notice the full moon taking on a reddish hue for a little over an hour. That is, of course, if sky conditions cooperate. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth,...

The tri-state area is being treated to a full lunar eclipse this week. If you manage to be awake between 2:26 a.m. and 3:31 a.m. on Friday, you’ll notice the full moon taking on a reddish hue for a little over an hour. That is of course, if sky conditions cooperate. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth,...

The tri-state area is being treated to a full lunar eclipse this week. If you manage to be awake between 2:26 a.m. and 3:31 a.m. on Friday, you’ll notice the full moon taking on a reddish hue for a little over an hour. That is of course, if sky conditions cooperate. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth,...

If you’re an astronomy buff, you may have heard about the “Parade of Planets” in the night sky this week – all seven planets visible at once in the dusk sky through the end of the month. What will the phenomenon look like around the NYC area? Here’s what to know

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will all be visible in the sky in some form on Feb. 28.

Like a celestial parade across the cosmos, five bright planets are lighting up the night sky and visible with the naked eye all February long — with two other planets also detectable for skywatchers with special equipment.

An alignment of six planets will dazzle in January 2025.

Stargazers may catch a glimpse of colorful auroras in several northern states on Monday and Tuesday.

The moon may be more than 100 million years older than some scientists previously thought, according to a new study.

The Geminid meteor shower is a favorite among stargazers, with up to 120 bright meteors seen across the sky every hour under ideal viewing conditions. The astronomical show peaks Friday night into early Saturday, but even with clear skies, visibility won’t be ideal thanks to a nearly full moon.

The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids, and this year they will peak on Friday.

According to meteorologists, the stunning sight is believed to be a meteor from the annual Geminids meteor shower

Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.

Astronomers say better catch this week’s supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet is still in the neighborhood and will wow stargazers in the North Hemisphere after making an appearance in the Southern Hemisphere over the weekend.

A “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun is coming. But only a lucky few will be in the path. The annular solar eclipse will be visible Wednesday over Easter Island and the tips of Argentina and Chile. Here’s how to safely watch the final solar spectacle of the year. Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth line up just so....

Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.

No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.