Astronomy

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis gets a sneak peek into our January astrology forecast with astrologer and author, Stephanie Campos.

Stargazers may catch a glimpse of colorful auroras in several northern states on Monday and Tuesday.

The moon may be more than 100 million years older than some scientists previously thought, according to a new study.

The Geminids are among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids, and this year they will peak on Friday.

Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.

Astronomers say better catch this week’s supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet is still in the neighborhood and will wow stargazers in the North Hemisphere after making an appearance in the Southern Hemisphere over the weekend.

See photos of comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas making a pass over the Bay Area.

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas made a visible pass over the Bay Area Sunday evening.

NOAA’s Friday forecast shows continued higher-than-normal activity, but the chances for another overnight show are slim farther south of Canada and the northern Plains states.

The northern lights put on a show in parts of the Bay Area.

Sky gazers in the Bay Area may get another chance to see rare colors of the Northern Lights, the beautiful result of a phenomenon known as a solar storm or the aurora borealis.

Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.

No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.

No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.

Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon. Since the moon will inch...

The first of four supermoons this year rises this week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion.

A rare sight in the Bay Area and across much of the world: a so-called super blue moon.

The first of four supermoons this year rises next week and stargazers could catch a moon that can be 30% brighter than average.