Spielberg's decades-long UFO fascination began with a 1957 desert meteor shower. Trace how one childhood moment shaped 'Close Encounters', 'E.T.', and beyond.

Planning a trip in 2026? From total solar eclipses to meteor showers and rare planetary alignments, here’s a complete guide to the major astronomical events worth travelling for.

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Venus could experience a dramatic meteor shower this summer, the result of the breaking apart of a nearby asteroid that has ...

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From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

NASA outlines a full 2026 astronomy calendar featuring eclipses, planetary alignments, meteor showers, supermoons, and seasonal milestones visible from different parts of Earth.

Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.

From the brilliant Geminids to the unpredictable Ursids, here are the top night-sky shows to mark on your calendar.

Whether it’s a glowing full moon, a blink-and-you-miss-it meteor shower, or the drama of a solar or lunar eclipse, space has a way of making all of us look up from our phones and remember that we have ...

People in the UK can witness a spectacular meteor shower this month. The Quadrantid meteor shower is among the strongest and most consistent meteor showers of the year, with a maximum rate of 200 ...