Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars that resemble an evergreen tree. Visible between the constellations Orion ...

Christmas-themed imagery knows no bounds, not even in space. NASA has drawn comparison between a celestial formation and a holiday wreath, referring to the recently spotted star and dust cloud cluster ...

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Space is wishing Earth a Merry Christmas from 2,500 light-years away! A NASA telescope combined with data from an X-ray gave a special present for the holidays. Although the star cluster is older than ...

Viral social media posts claiming a celestial "smiley face" will appear on Christmas are false. The "smiley face" illusion is an optical effect caused by the alignment of a crescent Moon and two ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. We've all looked for shapes in Earth's clouds. But what about shapes in space clouds? If you ...

'Tis the season for holiday-themed star clusters. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We've all looked for shapes in Earth's clouds.