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Astronomy enthusiasts can watch a free online broadcast of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it makes its closest approach to Earth, hosted by the Virtual Telescope Project from Italy.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to Earth on December 19, offering astronomers a rare opportunity to study material from another star system.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured evidence of two massive cosmic collisions near star Fomalhaut, solving a long-standing mystery about bright spots previously thought to be planets.
The Ursid meteor shower, the last of 2025, peaks Sunday night to Monday morning and remains visible until December 26, offering Northern Hemisphere viewers a chance to see shooting stars.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is passing near Earth this Friday, offering scientists new insights through X-ray observations that could reveal its composition and origins.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks on December 21-22, 2025. This guide provides Mississippi-specific viewing tips, weather forecasts, and dark sky locations.
The winter solstice occurs on December 21, bringing the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere while signaling brighter days ahead.