Tag: Stargazing
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Ursid meteor shower 2025: When and where to see ‘shooting stars’ on the longest night of the year
The Ursid meteor shower is a reliable, if modest, yearly display that usually rewards night-sky observers with brief but bright meteor streaks. In 2025, the Ursids reach their peak on the longest night of the year, adding an extra layer of wonder to the winter solstice for anyone who loves stargazing. Here’s how to optimize…
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Ursid Meteor Shower 2025: Your Guide to Catching Shooting Stars on the Longest Night
Overview: What to Expect from the Ursid Meteor Shower The Ursid meteor shower is a reliable late-year spectacle that graces the winter night sky with gentle streaks of light. In 2025, the Ursids reach their peak during the night of December 22 into the early hours of December 23, aligning with the season’s longest night…
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Reaches Closest Point to Earth Tonight: How to See It and Watch Online
Overview: A fleeting interstellar visitor Comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the most remarkable celestial visitors in recent memory, is making its closest approach to Earth overnight between Thursday and Friday, December 18–19. At its nearest, the comet will be about 168 million miles (270 million kilometers) away. This rare encounter offers stargazers a rare chance to…
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4 Ways to Track 3I/ATLAS Without a Telescope Tonight
Why 3I/ATLAS is Worth Watching Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making a rare pass through our solar system, offering a unique glimpse into material from outside our planetary neighborhood. While its closest approach to Earth is brief, dedicated stargazers can still follow its progress using everyday tools and public data. This guide outlines four practical methods…
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Moon Phase Today: December 18 and the New Moon Approaching
Understanding the December 18 Moon Phase If you’re looking up tonight, you’ll notice we’re near the start of a new lunar cycle. The Moon’s phase on December 18 marks a transition toward the New Moon, when the Sunlit side of the Moon is mostly or entirely away from Earth. This phase is a sign to…
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Moon Phase Today: What The Moon Will Look Like On December 15
What the Moon Looks Like on December 15 As December 15 approaches, the Moon is heading toward its New Moon phase. If you keep an eye on the night sky, you’ll notice just a subtle glow rather than a fully illuminated orb. This is a common time for observers to catch a lunar glimpse with…
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Moon Phase Today: December 15—What the Moon Looks Like
Tonight’s Moon: What You’ll See on December 15 If you step outside on December 15, you’ll notice that the Moon’s appearance is evolving as it heads toward a New Moon. For skywatchers, this is a brief window where the face is thinner, and subtle features on the lunar limb can become easier to spot with…
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In Photos: Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzles Skywatchers Worldwide
The Geminid Meteor Shower: A December Night’s Spectacle Every year, the Geminid meteor shower stands out as one of the brightest and most colorful celestial displays. This December, observers around the world were treated to a sky of streaking lights as countless “shooting stars” pierced the night. The Geminids are known for their reliability and…
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December’s Overlooked Ursids: Will the Night Sky Surprise Us Next Week?
Introduction: December’s quieter meteor shower takes the stage When December lights up the night sky, many skywatchers gravitate toward the Geminids—the reliable powerhouse that has become synonymous with December meteor activity. But nestled in the late-year window is a lesser-known event that deserves a closer look: the Ursids meteor shower. Peaking around December 22–23, the…
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Final Supermoon of 2025: December’s Cold Moon
Overview: December’s Cold Moon grows bright as 2025’s final supermoon The last supermoon of 2025 is set to illuminate skies on December 4, just one week after Thanksgiving. Known to stargazers as the Cold Moon, this full moon will appear larger and brighter than usual as it coincides with a perigee—the point in its orbit…