The Perseid meteor shower returns this summer to Long Island skies from July 17 through August 23, with its peak forecast during the nights of […]
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Look Up, Long Island: A Smiley Face in the Sky Will Greet Early Risers on April 25
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 […]
Good Brain! Science Says It Doesn’t Care If It’s Klingon, Elvish, or English
New MIT study shows your brain processes sci-fi and fantasy languages just like real ones. Think learning Klingon is just for hardcore Trekkies? Or that […]
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 […]
Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant’s $5.5 Billion Folly, A Long Island Legacy
Long Island’s history is full of unique stories, but none quite compare to the epic tale of the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant—a project that spanned […]
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 […]