On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...

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Stargazers, rejoice. The annual Leonid meteor shower, which has been active since last week, will soon hit its peak—and this year’s shower will be especially worth watching, thanks to a nearly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. October typically brings frequent and intense displays of ...

When autumn’s long nights arrive, the stars put on their finest show. Across the United States, certified dark sky preserves and parks draw stargazers seeking pristine, unpolluted skies. Autumn’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Warmly-dressed skywatchers with clear skies should brace for ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Orionids meteor shower peaks Monday night with 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour. We’ll have a new moon, so it will be a rare night free of moonlight, perfect to keep skies dark ...

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Skywatchers around North America will have a chance to see the Leonid meteor shower peak on Nov. 17. Since the Moon will be at a warning crescent, which means its only 9% full, observers will have a ...