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Planet parade: Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury make for a skywatching spectacle
Like a celestial parade across the cosmos, five bright planets are lighting up the night sky and visible with the naked eye all February long — with two other planets also detectable for skywatchers with special equipment.
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Take a closer look into your February astrology forecast
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis gets a sneak peek into our February astrology forecast with Astrologer, author, and podcaster Stephanie Campos.
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The Dark Sky Festival in Death Valley is astronomically awesome
Astronomers and astronomy buffs will get cosmic at the starry celebration.
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What is January's ‘parade of planets,' and what does it mean for your sign?
An alignment of six planets will dazzle in January 2025.
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Take a closer look into your January astrology forecast…
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis gets a sneak peek into our January astrology forecast with astrologer and author, Stephanie Campos.
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Northern lights may be visible in some states on New Year's Eve
Stargazers may catch a glimpse of colorful auroras in several northern states on Monday and Tuesday.
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The moon may be more than 100 million years older than previously thought, study finds
The moon may be more than 100 million years older than some scientists previously thought, according to a new study.
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How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids, and this year they will peak on Friday.
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Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon' that is possibly a chunk of our actual moon
Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.
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See the Beaver Moon Friday night, the last supermoon of 2024
Astronomers say better catch this week’s supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.
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October's supermoon pairs with a once-in-a-lifetime comet for rare nighttime spectacle
The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet is still in the neighborhood and will wow stargazers in the North Hemisphere after making an appearance in the Southern Hemisphere over the weekend.
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Photos: Rare comet as seen from the Bay Area
See photos of comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas making a pass over the Bay Area.
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Rare comet as seen from the Bay Area
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made a visible pass over the Bay Area Sunday evening.
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Will the Northern Lights be visible again tonight?
NOAA’s Friday forecast shows continued higher-than-normal activity, but the chances for another overnight show are slim farther south of Canada and the northern Plains states.
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See it: Northern lights put on a show in the Bay Area
The northern lights put on a show in parts of the Bay Area.
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Northern Lights forecast: Aurora borealis may be seen in parts of Bay Area
Sky gazers in the Bay Area may get another chance to see rare colors of the Northern Lights, the beautiful result of a phenomenon known as a solar storm or the aurora borealis.
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A rare comet will brighten the night skies in October
A rare, bright comet will be visible in October, clear skies permitting. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
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Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon' for two months
Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.
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What time is tonight's partial lunar eclipse?
No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.
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How to watch Tuesday's Harvest supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse
No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.