Comets that have hit Earth have been a mixed bag. Early in Earth's history, during the solar system's chaotic beginning, they ...

Many Southern Hemisphere observers consider this shower to be the best meteor shower of the year, but it's a different story ...

During the early-morning hours of May 5 and 6, up to dozens of meteors per hour will streak through the sky in the best ...

The annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower (also called the Eta Aquariids or Eta Aquarids) will peak Monday and Tuesday (May 5-6), ...

Want to see a shooting star? ETA Aquarids meteor shower becomes most active around May each year as Earth passes through ...

On Sunday, May 4, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to leave glowing streaks in Earth’s atmosphere, according to the ...

May has a flower moon and the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in store. Here's everything you need to know about both ...

A dazzling snapshot from ESO’s Paranal Observatory captures a rare sky parade — the Moon, a comet, and nearly every visible ...

Known as the flower moon, May's full moon will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. ET on Monday, May 12, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. May's full moon will be a micromoon, which is when the ...

Stargazers will have an opportunity to see an iconic meteor shower next week, but this one is a bit more unique than others.

The last time comet Halley was seen by casual observers ... unlit part of the moon because the sun’s light reflects off the Earth's surface and back onto the moon," according to timeanddate.