Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars that resemble an evergreen tree. Visible between the constellations Orion ...

A "Christmas tree cluster" of stars is captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. NASA on Tuesday released a composite image of the star cluster, which they said "enhances the resemblance to a ...

While there really aren’t any Christmas constellations in the sky any time of the year, there’s a wonderful sign of the season waiting for you in the Pottsville early evening eastern sky right now. It ...

Astronomers have discovered a perfectly decorated "Christmas Tree" 2,500 light-years away. New pictures from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope give astronomers a remarkable first glimpse of newborn stars ...

If you’ve seen posts claiming a celestial "smiley face” will light up the night sky over Christmas, don’t get your hopes up — it’s not actually happening. Viral photos circulating on social media, ...

While there really aren’t any Christmas constellations in the sky any time of the year, there’s a wonderful sign of the season waiting for you in the early evening eastern sky right now. It’s a bit of ...

ARIZONA, USA — Space is wishing Earth a Merry Christmas from 2,500 light-years away! A NASA telescope combined with data from an X-ray gave a special present for the holidays. Although the star ...

Your guide to the best sights the night sky has to offer from Dec. 20, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026 — and the gear you'll need to see them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...