Supermoons happen a few times a year and come in groups, taking advantage of the sweet spot in the moon’s elliptical orbit.

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Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

As one last big hurrah for the year, the celestial display of the Geminids meteor shower is expected to dazzle us with some celestial fireworks, as long as you're in the right viewing spot and weather ...

California stargazers can soon spot a major meteor shower complete with colorful “fireballs.” The Geminid meteor shower will blaze across the night sky, resulting in hundreds of shooting stars dashing ...

The Star and Geminids Party is scheduled for Dec. 13 at Fort Frederick State Park. Tri-State Astronomers and Maryland Park Service rangers will host the event from 4:30 to 10 p.m., according to a ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. One of the strongest meteor showers of the year is about to ...

A White Shepherd named Jazy cools off at the showers next to beachgoer Glenn Wong after PetWalk, a fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society held at Magic Island and Ala Moana Beach Park, in 2006.

December supermoon peaks 7:20 a.m. CST Dec. 4; best view at moonrise Dec. 5. Geminid meteor shower peaks night of Dec. 13–14; prime viewing 10pm–2am. Moon will be 30% during Geminids; dark sites may ...