9 night sky events to see in December, from a supermoon to a once-in-a-lifetime interstellar comet

This month will bring some striking celestial sights, including one of the year’s best meteor showers and a glowing ...

12 spectacular night sky events to see in 2026—from a total eclipse to impressive auroras

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

What’s that in the sky? WTOP has the answers

We’ve been receiving calls into the WTOP Newsroom reporting phenomena in the skies that people can’t explain — but our space expert can.
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Northern lights may be visible in 15 states Dec. 9

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as an incoming coronal mass ejection is expected to slam into Earth today.

Astrophysicists test a new piece of the sky to probe dark matter and dark energy

In the leading model of cosmology, most of the universe is invisible: a combined 95% is made of dark matter and dark energy.
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Sky watch tonight: Orion rising in the southeast

Skygazers will be able to spot the Orion constellation in the Northern Hemisphere’s southern sky by 9 p.m. tonight ...
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When is the winter solstice and what happens?

The winter solstice, or the December solstice, is the point at which the path of the sun in the sky is farthest south. At the ...
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Sky Arts is the home of creativity culture and performance

What is Sky Arts and what can you watch on it? Sky Arts is the home of creativity in all its forms. From artist-led series and exclusive performances to bold Sky Originals and cultural deep dives, it ...