The peak this year is the overnight of Dec. 13-14 , but you may be able to see some stray meteors, or “shooting stars” until the winter solstice on Dec. 21.

Sadly, we will miss the peak of the Geminid meteor shower this year, but we'll get snow instead!

The term supermoon isn’t an official astronomical term, but it’s become a popular way to describe the closest full moons.

Look up! The year’s third supermoon will grace the sky Wednesday night

Monday will see a full moon. It’s known as the Hunter’s or Harvest Moon.

Look up! The October sky has lots of interesting things to keep an eye out for

At this point in time, Saturn is at its closest approach to Earth and fully illuminated by the sun.


Saturn in opposition this weekend. Find the best time to view the ringed planet

The best part about viewing meteor showers is that all you need to do is look up! Find the darkest patch of sky out there, it doesn’t have to be in the direction of the constellation either. They will pop up almost anywhere.

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