astronomy

It won't be long after the start of a new year when astronomy buffs can enjoy the first of a few special events that will take place in the sky.

Scientists have detected plenty of planets outside our solar system. Now, they say, they've found the first moon circling one of them.

According to EarthSky, the 2016 December solstice arrives on December 21, at 10:44 UTC. That’s 4:44 a.m. CST for the Central time zone in North America.…

According to EarthSky, the annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December solstice, so, in 2016, look for some possible activity…