Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Monday, Dec. 22Crescent moon: look low in the southwest just ...

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Lyrid meteor ...

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May’s sky features not one but two full moons as well as the dazzling Eta Aquarids meteor shower. Here’s when to look up for the month’s most striking alignments.