Long Island stargazers hoping to catch a glimpse of the so-called “Headless Comet” this Halloween were met with a spooky twist. Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS), […]
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Will the Headless Comet Appear Over Long Island? Or Disappear Like a Ghost?
The Headless Comet formerly known as the “Halloween Comet” has gotten a new name and a new fate as it gallops towards the sun, according […]
‘Halloween Comet’ Set to Dazzle—or Disappear—Over Long Island Skies
Stargazers on Long Island have another reason to look up next week: a newly discovered comet is approaching, and it could be one of the […]
Look Up Long Island, Catch A Meteor Shower Before the End of 2024
Click here to get the complete 2025 guide to meteor showers over Long Island. As the year draws to a close, skywatchers on Long Island […]
Take a Journey From LI to the Shire: Five Hobbit Houses for a Magical Vacation That You Can Drive To!
Pack your Baggins and your cloak—these whimsical Hobbit house stays are a Tolkien fan’s dream and perfect for a weekend getaway. They also fit almost […]
Look Up, Long Island! Catch Closest Supermoon of the Year – The Hunter Moon -Tonight
Long Islanders, get ready for an incredible celestial show tonight! The Hunter Supermoon, the largest and brightest full moon of 2024, is set to rise, […]
Six Observatories You Can Go To See the Universe Through a Telescope on Long Island
If the recent astronomical events have you curious about our universe and what you can see from Long Island then we’ve got a treat for […]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS to Light Up Long Island Skies Starting This Weekend
Long Island stargazers, get ready! A rare celestial event is upon us as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) makes its closest approach to Earth this weekend. […]
From Chemistry Lab to Con: Long Island Teacher’s Passion for Pokémon Creates a Catalyst for Successful TCG Shows
Somehow, convention organizer Rebecca Seepersad – a high school chemistry teacher by day – found just the right formula to create a super successful trading […]
Brooklyn Indie Comic Shop, Desert Island, Defies Odds, Surpasses Fundraising Goal to Stay Put
Brooklyn’s beloved indie comic shop, Desert Island, has not only met but far exceeded its fundraising goal to remain in its Williamsburg location, raising an […]