People who like to gawp at celestial events (as we all should) are in for a real treat at the moment. As well as the best meteor shower of the year – courtesy of Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle – there is the ...

Whenever the moon shines near the Pleiades in December and January, it's nearly full. And on Thursday night, Jan. 9, the 10-day old moon will actually pass through the Pleiades. Most North American ...

The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star cluster while one day past its half-lit first quarter phase. This will actually be the third time in the ...