NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman: Artemis II Mission Commander
Follow NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman’s path from Maryland upbringing and naval aviator to ISS veteran and commander of Artemis II lunar mission.
Cosmic Hearts
Celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day with cosmic hearts across space, featuring stunning cosmic heart images from Mars, nebulae, and galaxies.
Stargazing Calendar for February 2026
Explore the best sky events for stargazing in February 2026, from conjunctions to an eclipse. Plan your nights and enjoy unforgettable astronomy.
Alpha Centaurid Meteor Shower Guide
Learn how to catch the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower, including its peak viewing on February 8 and ideal locations for optimal experience.
List of Meteor Showers in 2026
Explore the complete list of meteor showers in 2026, with peak dates and viewing tips to help you plan unforgettable nights under the stars.
Gamma Ursae Minorid Meteor Shower Guide
Explore the Gamma Ursae Minorid meteor shower peaking around January 18, with tips on timing, where to look, and how to spot the subtle meteors.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower Guide
Learn about the Quadrantid meteor shower, its brief January peak, asteroid origins, and how to spot fast bright meteors in dark winter skies.
Stargazing Calendar for January 2026
Explore stargazing January 2026 highlights, from planets and meteor showers to comets and lunar events. A practical astronomy guide for observers.
What Is the Antihelion Source Meteor Shower?
The Antihelion source meteor shower is a celestial event where meteors streak from a point opposite to the Sun in the sky, offering a unique show.
Ursid Meteor Shower Guide
Watch the Ursid meteor shower, peaking December 22, and learn how to spot calm winter meteors from comet 8P/Tuttle under dark skies at night.
December Leonis Minorid Meteor Shower Guide
Learn how to watch the December Leonis Minorid meteor shower, peaking December 20, with tips for spotting faint fast meteors in dark skies.
Comae Berenicid Meteor Shower Guide
Explore the Comae Berenicid meteor shower, a faint mid December display from Coma Berenices, with tips for spotting meteors under dark skies.
Geminid Meteor Shower Guide
Learn how to watch the Geminid meteor shower, famous for bright December fireballs from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, with peak viewing tips inside.
Lambda Sculptorid Meteor Shower Guide
Discover the Lambda Sculptorid meteor shower, its link to comet 46P/Wirtanen, peak on December 12, and tips for spotting these faint meteors.
Monocerotid Meteor Shower Guide
Discover the Monocerotid meteor shower, a fast and faint December display near Monoceros, and learn how to watch its brief peak under dark skies.
Puppid-Velid Meteor Shower Guide
Learn how to watch the Puppid-Velid meteor shower and enjoy its subtle December charm with tips for the best views in the Southern Hemisphere.
December Phi Cassiopeid Meteor Shower Guide
Catch the December Phi Cassiopeid meteor shower with tips on timing, sky conditions, and radiant for rewarding early December stargazing.
Stargazing Calendar for December 2025
Explore top events for stargazing in December 2025 and experience astronomy highlights to help you plan incredible nights beneath the stars.
Phoenicid Meteor Shower Guide
Discover the rare Phoenicid meteor shower, its origins, unpredictable bursts, and how to catch the best views under dark early-December skies.
Andromedid Meteor Shower Guide
Explore the Andromedid meteor shower, a faint historic November display tied to comet 3D/Biela, with tips on timing, viewing and expectations.


















