Astronomy

The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids, and this year they will peak on Friday.

Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.

This week’s full moon will also be a supermoon, the final one of 2024 and the last one we’ll see for quite some time.

The final supermoon of 2024– and the last we’ll see for nearly a year — will rise this week, but when should you look up?

Better catch this week’s supermoon — it will be a while until the next one.

This week’s full moon will also be a supermoon, the final one of 2024 and the last one we’ll see for quite some time.

Astronomers say better catch this week’s supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet is still in the neighborhood and will wow stargazers in the North Hemisphere after making an appearance in the Southern Hemisphere over the weekend.

Earth has temporarily gained a second moon, dubbed 2024 PT5, which was discovered last month by researchers during routine monitoring.

Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.

A full Harvest Moon and partial lunar eclipse were visible Tuesday, with Chicago-area residents taking in the unique sight. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.

What time is the super harvest moon partial lunar eclipse Tuesday night?

Look up! September’s full moon is here, and this year, it’s unique not one but two reasons.

Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon. Since the moon will inch...

The next full moon is coming up, but this one will be particularly special.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 17, as a partial lunar eclipse will begin at 7:41 p.m. Our meteorologist Kevin Jeanes gives us the details.

The first of four supermoons this year rises next week and stargazers could catch a moon that can be 30% brighter than average.

The first of four supermoons this year is about to rise. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.

Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.