If the sky seems a little friendlier this week, there’s a good reason. Just before dawn on Friday, April 25, a rare planetary alignment will […]
Category: Astronomy
Blood Worm Moon: A Stunning Total Lunar Eclipse Followed by March’s Full Moon Rises Over Long Island
March’s full moon always brings a touch of folklore and seasonal change, but this year, skywatchers on Long Island are in for a truly spectacular […]
Look Up Long Island, A Rare Planetary Alignment Continues—And It’s About to Get Even Better
Stargazers, get ready. The night sky is putting on an extraordinary show this month as six planets align in the evening sky, leading up to […]
Look Up, Long Island! Six-Planet Alignment in January and February 2025
Look up, Long Island! The universe is putting on a spectacular show this January and February, as six planets align in the night sky. This […]
2025 Guide to Six Must-See Naked Eye Celestial Wonders Over Long Island
Look up, Long Island! This year, the cosmos is putting on an extraordinary show, and you’re invited. From the fiery brilliance of Mars to the […]
Your Complete 2025 Guide to Watching Meteor Showers on Long Island
Last year was an astronomical feast for Long Islanders—supermoons, comets, northern lights, and even a total solar eclipse. While 2025 might not match the cosmic […]
Look Up, Long Island: Catch the Last Meteor Showers of 2024!
Click here to get the complete 2025 guide to meteor showers over Long Island. As the year wraps up, the night sky over Long Island […]
Rocket Lab’s Electron Rocket Launch May Be Visible from Long Island
Long Islanders might catch a glimpse of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket soaring into the night sky during its scheduled launch on November 19, 2024. […]
Headless Comet Ends in a ‘Blaze of Gory’—But One Halloween Comet Still Shines on Long Island
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), […]
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 […]