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From a solar eclipse in April to a meteor shower in May, it’s time to plan your cosmic calendar for the year, says Abigail Beall

From the dozens of meteor showers in 2024, there are only three majors that will take place under moon-free dark skies that will be worth clearing your calendar for.

Your complete guide to stargazing and eclipses for 2024, including the best times to look at the full moon, planets, conjunctions, meteor showers and more.

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on Thursday, but viewers can start looking the night before from mid-evening till around 2 a.m.

The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak on Dec. 13 and 14. Conditions look favorable for a spectacular display this year under the dark skies of a new moon.

The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak on Dec. 13 and 14. Conditions look favorable for a spectacular display this year under the dark skies of a new moon.

I’ve always loved the idea of watching the sky for shooting stars. But I’m much more likely to be up to watch the sunrise than I am to stay awake

Newburgh residents are trying to figure out exactly what exploded overhead at 1:41 AM on Tuesday.

The Geminids meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13 and 14. Bundle up and prepare to see up to 120 meteors every hour.

Newburgh residents are trying to figure out exactly what exploded overhead at 1:41 AM on Tuesday.