By 1979 he was an unhappy deputy mayor. The actions and decisions of some aldermen forced Mr Quirk and five other aldermen to ...

One of Canada’s most renowned astronomers and amateur astrophotographers has died, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering ...

Edmond Halley, born November 8, 1656, is recognized for his mathematical prediction of Halley's Comet's return in 1758, despite not being its discoverer or having observed it. Halley applied Isaac ...

Already in full swing, the Orionid meteor shower may have reached its peak overnight on October 20-21, but the show is still set to go on for another couple of days. Like nearly every Orionid show, ...

The period of visibility will fall within the dates of the Orionid meteor shower, making for a once-in-a-lifetime viewing ...

For best viewing, look toward the southern sky and plan to be outside at around 10 p.m. Monday night or 4 to 5 a.m. Tuesday morning in your local time, Lunsford advised. The Orionid meteor shower ...

WASHINGTON — The Orionid meteor shower will put on a cosmic show in the night sky this week, giving stargazers a chance to see up to 20 meteors per hour. The Orionids will peak on Tuesday, Oct. 21, ...

The Orionids are considered one of the most spectacular showers of the year. Here's what to know about viewing conditions and more in 2025.