The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the ...

Some stargazers are calling it a planetary parade: Every other planet in our solar system can be seen in the sky tonight.

Check the local weather forecast to choose a cloud-free night. Locating the Constellation: Ursa Minor, also known as the ...

Keep an eye on the sky during the early morning hours on Sunday to catch a glimpse of the Ursids, the final meteor shower ...

The meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Dipper, hence the name "Ursids." ...

The Ursids originate from the bowl of the Little Dipper, also known as the Ursa Minor constellation, near the bright orange star called Kochab, Lunsford said. While the moon rises near midnight ...

The debris burns up as it moves through Earth's atmosphere and creates shooting stars. The Ursids get their name from the constellation Ursa Minor, also known as the Little Dipper, which is the point ...