astronomy

The Amateur Astronomers Association and the parks department had hoped to open the facility in Jerome Park in the Bronx this spring.

Use telescopes or binoculars with solar lenses, according to the experts.

The Amateur Astronomers Association plans to break ground on the observatory in March and open it to stargazers later this spring.

New York City stargazers should be able to see the show from rooftops and other dark areas.

December astronomy highlights include the winter solstice, the shortest night of the year, and one of the greatest meteor showers.

November is the time of year when Jupiter gets big and bright at night, but sky watchers can also catch more sparkles via the Taurid and Leonid meteor showers as well as the Perseus family of constellations.

Find out when two meteor showers and a partial solar eclipse will cross local skies.

As the summer winds down, skygazers can enjoy the last days with views of the super blue moon and the rings of Saturn.

The Lyrids meteor shower streaks across the night sky every April, hurling about 20 meteors in a single hour – and up to 100 on rare occasions.

And it won't be back for another 50,000. January’s night sky will also entice local stargazers with other cosmic delights.