(WIFR) - On the evening of Jan. 16, the sun, Mars and Earth will be in alignment. This puts Mars exactly opposite the sun, making our view of the red planet the brightest and most detailed it can get.

Step outside tonight and cast your eyes to the sky - and you should be treated to the sight of the planet Venus shining brightly just ...

Astronomers suspect the shower originates from the comet C/1490 Y1 and is known for its ‘bright fireball meteors’ ...

In early January 2025, you can see the Quadrantid meteor shower in the sky over Ukraine. This phenomenon can be observed as ...

Look for the Big Dipper to find the North Star ... and so by looking for those stars in the sky at night, they could determine which direction to sail and for how long to travel across the ...

They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's ...

Lots of things are happening in the night sky during the coldest month of the ... A bright Quadrantid meteor streaks below the handle of the Big Dipper on Jan. 4, 2024. The shower will peak ...

An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky along with the Big Dipper constellation on ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...