WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: A look at the stars of Harry Potter | Astronomy
Today: One minor Harry Potter character actually has two well-known star names: Regulus Arcturus Black, the brother of…
Total solar eclipse to darken Spain for 1st time in a century
For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain…
Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower: 10 dark-sky destinations experts recommend
Photo courtesy of Getty/Jerry Hamblen The Perseid meteor shower is officially here, and — much to the delight…
7 Stargazing Accessories You Need This Summer — And When To Use Them
The Sky View XL Stargazing Tent features an ultra-fine mesh roof. Eric_Weiland/Sky View (used with permission) Summer is…
WHAT’S UP IN THE SKY: Microwaves from outer space | Astronomy
Today: Let’s learn about Capella. It is the fourth brightest star we can see in Ellensburg. It is…
Meteor shower, comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS, and a ‘blue’ moon: What’s in the sky in May
The beginning of May heralds the peak of the annual Eta Aquariids meteor shower. The Eta Aquariids usually…
Inside 2026’s Massive Fireball Surge
Still from video captured by NWS Pittsburgh’s Jared Rackley via X. On a Saturday afternoon this past March,…
From a blazing comet to meteor storms
This comet is classified as a ‘sun-grazing’ comet and will pass within approximately 850,000 miles of the Sun…
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy axed before season two airs on Paramount+
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been axed less than two weeks after the season one finale aired on…
A planet parade comes to town
February: it’s a short month, and it’s also relatively short on stargazing highlights. Still, patient stargazers will be…
Astronomical wonders in UAE in 2026: Date, time, locations to watch supermoons, meteor showers, rare planetary alignments
From Supermoons to Shooting Stars: Why 2026 Will Be a Dream Year for UAE Skywatchers Abu Dhabi/Dubai: Attention…
You Don’t Want to Miss This Year’s Geminid Meteor Shower
There’s no better way to close out the year than with an awe-inspiring display of fireballs streaking across…