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 ...

A Christmas Tree-shaped star cluster inside NGC 2264 reveals active star formation 2,700 light-years from Earth.

Cambridge, MA – The signs of the holidays are all around us – wreaths on doors, twinkling lights in windows, and decorated trees in living rooms. Even outer space is joining the year-end celebration ...

While there really aren’t any Christmas constellations in the sky any time of the year, there’s a wonderful sign of the season waiting for you in the Pottsville early evening eastern sky right now. It ...

'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.