North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

A medieval monk may have beaten Edmond Halley to one of astronomy’s greatest discoveries by nearly 700 years. Researchers say Eilmer of Malmesbury recognized that the blazing comet seen in 1066 was ...

Halley’s Comet naming controversy is reshaping astronomy history after new medieval research revealed a forgotten discovery from nearly 1,000 years ago. Researchers from Leiden University say English ...

In 1066, an elderly Benedictine monk stood in the grounds of Malmesbury Abbey in southwestern England and watched a bright, tailed star climb across the spring sky. According to the medieval ...

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting stars without ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower will peak overnight from May 5-6, giving skywatchers a chance to spot fast-moving "shooting stars" created by debris from Halley's Comet. The Eta Aquariids (also spelled ...

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is coming up this week. And the weather this week is supposed to be relatively clear, so hopefully, eager stargazers will be able to see the skyward show. While the Eta ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is the third strongest of the year. (ESO/P. Horalek) As the Northern Hemisphere progresses through the balmy days of Spring, it's a perfect time to get outside and enjoy ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will be reaching its most active period, producing its highest number of meteors during the pre-dawn hours.

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