-
Feeling the eclipse love? A Dark Sky Fest in the sequoias is twinkling soon
The schedule has been revealed for the shimmerful celebration.
-
A near-total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. Thursday night
Two weeks after a total solar eclipse wowed skywatchers in Europe, a near-total lunar eclipse is in store Thursday for people in North and South America.
-
Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
It’s the moon’s turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats when Earth’s shadow briefly envelops the moon.
-
The moon is the star of Griffith Observatory's partial lunar eclipse event
The hilltop landmark will be open for public viewing of the astronomically awesome happening.
-
How to watch 2026 solar eclipse: Time, states visible, total eclipse path and more
The latest solar eclipse will only last for a short while on Aug. 12, so don’t miss it!
-
The most dramatic meteor shower of the summer peaks the day of a solar eclipse
The Perseids’ peak coincides with another highly anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Europe.
-
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.
-
New high-resolution images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet
Researchers were able to peek at the sun’s scorching surface with the help of a telescope on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
-
SkyFest 2026, a starlit Big Bear weekend, will twinkle with astro awesomeness
The mountain town is known for its clear skies, oh yes, so join the look-up lark and moon over the Milky Way.
-
CANCELED: A Perseid meteor shower party is popping up in Pioneertown
This event is canceled.
-
Sequoias, September, and the stars: Go to the trees for the ‘Dark Sky Festival'
Soak in the universe and commune with earthbound giants for a few nights.
-
Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice
The summer solstice is Sunday, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of astronomical summer. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will start. The Earth’s axis is tilted at an angle as it travels around the sun. The solstices mark the...
-
Shimmering moments, free ice cream, and space: SoCal has summer solstice magic
The Summer Soulstice is dancing into Santa Monica while Griffith Observatory will offer a free event.
-
Griffith Observatory will share video of Venus ‘disappearing' behind the moon
The astronomy landmark telescopes will not be available for public viewing during the event, but clips will be posted.
-
Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet
The SETI Institute has given the all‑clear: new radio scans show the latest interstellar comet is natural, with no signs of alien technology.
-
When is May 2026's Blue Moon? Here's why it's a rare occurrence — and a micromoon
An event that occurs once in a blue moon is coming up on the final day of May.
-
Enter a cosmic ‘Night Gallery' at Griffith Observatory's planetarium this summer
The popular event returns after a year away, and tickets are selling out.
-
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will soon light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet.
-
A free star party honoring a cosmic centennial will boast, whoa, 100 telescopes
Los Angeles Astronomical Society, you’re full of twinkle: We’ll see you at a starlit Griffith Observatory celebration.
-
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky. The shower peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Trending
