For winter, the start date usually falls on December 21 or 22, but every so often, it can sneak in as early as the 20th or as ...

At the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice the upper half of the Earth is at its furthest lean away from the sun — leading ...

Here are the peak dates of the 2026 meteor showers. Jan. 2-3: Quadrantid meteor shower: Quadrantids are known for their short, intense peak. They are best seen in the Northern Hemisphere. April 21-22: ...

There are a host of celestial events to get excited about next year – including a total solar eclipse. Abigail Beall is ...

Bengaluru: Karnataka is preparing to expand its flagship telescope distribution scheme beyond the KREIS residential schools ...

At the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice the upper half of the Earth is at its furthest lean away from the sun — leading ...

The Aztec calendar stone is one of the most recognisable artifacts from ancient Mexico, plastered on t-shirts, tourist tat, ...

The enigmatic Maya calendar synchronizes all visible planets, thus solving an astronomical puzzle that had remained unsolved ...

The winter solstice will also mark the beginning of astronomical winter, which differs from meteorological winter.

Archaeologists in Tiel uncovered a vast 4,000-year-old sanctuary used to track the sun’s position throughout the year. Built ...

December's so-called "Cold Moon" in 2025 will be the supermoon that will close the astronomical calendar of the year. This phenomenon occurs when the full Moon coincides with its closest point to the ...