"Winter solstice is the astronomical moment when ... and the stars of the twins in Gemini to their left," they wrote. "These constellations host some wonderful sights – like the Crab Nebula ...

It's not the most powerful shower of the year, yielding only about 10 shooting stars each hour, but in 2024, it peaks just hours after the northern hemisphere's winter solstice on Saturday ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

February evenings offer some of the best conditions for viewing the famous winter constellations. This year they approach Mars from the east, ending the month with the Pleiades star cluster ...

The winter solstice marks the official start of winter and the day of the year with the longest recorded hours of darkness. But don't be fooled, this day brings forth light and wisdom from within ...

With a new moon on the 15th, February’s darkest skies come in mid-month. Use the moonless evenings to enjoy the bright winter constellations, which dominate the southern sky after nightfall.

Since June 21 is the first official day of winter, it is also the winter solstice, the longest night ... and the interpretation of stars and constellations to predict when the New Year begins ...