Astronomy

Astronomers say better catch this week’s supermoon. It will be a while until the next one.

The Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet is still in the neighborhood and will wow stargazers in the North Hemisphere after making an appearance in the Southern Hemisphere over the weekend.

Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.

A chance to stargaze via the 100-inch telescope is part of the ethereal event.

No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.

Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon. Since the moon will inch...

The first of four supermoons this year rises next week and stargazers could catch a moon that can be 30% brighter than average.

The first of four supermoons this year is about to rise. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.

California Live’s Laila Muhammad chats with astrologer Stephanie Campos about what the stars have in store for the month of August. The first half is a little rocky, but there are also some sweet cosmic surprises by the end of the month.

Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.

The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak early Monday. Astronomers say it’s one of the brightest and most easily visible showers of the year.

The astronomical event will feature “engaging educational presentations” and popular star parties.

The Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid meteor showers will both reach their peak on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the shooting star event.

The ethereal region’s star-filled skies easily bewitch visitors and locals alike.

There will be back-to-back meteor showers in late July. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks early Tuesday. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer.

Mercury retrograde is when the planet appears to move backward in the night sky relative to the stars. The next major retrograde will happen August 4th-28th, so California Live’s Jobeth Devera chats with astrologer Susan Levitt to learn how to navigate the upcoming turbulent times.

Vroom vroom: The Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance is a Father’s Day classic.

Feel free to BYOT — bring your own telescope — to the Columbia Memorial Space Center event.

Savor classical selections in the capacious space built for the world-famous 100-inch telescope.