Summer, Sun, Perseids: Every year, significantly higher numbers of meteors can be seen at night in mid-August. During this time, the Earth passes through a swarm of cosmic dust particles on its orbit, which result in streaks of light as they enter ...

Images of the sky captured by enthusiastic stargazers can leave one in awe, but they can also be important teaching tools, especially when they are open to all. For its third astrophotography contest, the IAU Office of Astronomy for Education sought ...

Shooting star season is not only in mid-August, but also in mid-December! The Geminids, which appear to come from the namesake constellation Gemini, offer a reliable winter show of shooting stars - this year without any disturbance by the Moon. Only ...