Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) struck Earth’s magnetic field on New Year’s Eve, bringing out the displays of light in the Northern Hemisphere. With a new CME coming toward Earth, more northern lights can be expected around Friday, Jan. 3, and Saturday, Jan. 4, according to space weather physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov.

The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of the strongest, and quickest, meteor showers of the year. Here’s what you need to know to observe it during peak activity.

The first full moon of 2025 is called the Wolf Moon. It's also a supermoon, set to appear in night skies Jan. 13, and will pass in front of Mars during a phenomenon known as occultation. People across the United States should be able to see the moon covering Mars before the red planet eventually shows itself again.

The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill.

It’s going to be a front-loaded, exciting year for all things celestial, lunar and planetary. Space lovers are going to take another solar plunge for what will be another eventful stretch for our solar system.

The Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off the new year with a dazzling display, peaking in the early morning hours under ideal conditions.

Stargazers can ring in the beginning of 2025 by witnessing the first meteor shower of the year. The Quadrantids, one of the "strongest" displays of the year, are expected to peak Thursday night through early Friday morning,