The Leonids peak around November 17 and the Geminids around December 13 and 14. In 2026 the Moon is a thin crescent during the Geminids, making it a strong year to watch. Here is when and how.
The 2026 winter solstice falls on Monday, December 21, giving the Northern Hemisphere its shortest day. But the earliest sunset comes weeks before, and the coldest weather weeks after. Here is why.
Starship Flight 14 became the first to reach orbit and deploy real payloads. For Flight 15, SpaceX wants to catch both the booster and the ship with the launch tower.
