Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In NYC

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NEW YORK CITY — There’s no question: What happens in the sky the night of the winter solstice is sure to bring some joy in a year when it’s been hard to find in New York City. Jupiter and Saturn will dance in a planetary conjunction, lining up perfectly to create the illusion of a “Christmas star.”

The two bright planets have been visible in the evening sky for the past several nights as they move closer together, culminating on the night of Dec. 21, the winter solstice.

But if the solstice and the “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn aren’t enough to get you outside, the Ursid meteor shower will offer a show of shooting stars at the same time.

The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy skies over New York City Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

The last time Jupiter and Saturn were this close together was in 1623, according to NASA. As the two giant planets traveled together across the sky, Jupiter caught up to and passed Saturn in the astronomical event known as the “great conjunction.”

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FEB 14th : THE BEST OLD SCHOOL RESTURANTS TO TAKE YOUR VALENTINE

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Choosing an old-school restaurant, café, or bar that’s steeped in history is an easy way to make your Valentine’s Day date special. All of the mom-and-pop businesses we will be highlighting have stood the test of time in a city known for its rapid pace of change. We have included pairings for dinner and drinks/dessert in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Whether it be a romantic ambiance, delicious specialities, the glow of neon that washes over their facade, hand-painted murals along their interior walls, or a pleasant mix of all of these things, these choices will help make the night a success. — James and Karla Murray Continue Reading ›

It’s In Queens! (December 10 through December 13)

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Korean music and dance. African music and dance. Mexican music and dance. Chinese flower-themed music. Then, jazz, Baroque masters, a youth orchestra, protest songs, and Christmas and Chanukah ditties. There’s magic in the Queens air this week. Here’s the rundown. Continue Reading ›

WHERE TO DECK THE HALLS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IN QUEENS

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Carolers, tree lightings and visits from the North Pole’s most famous resident will be part of the fun at holiday celebrations across the “World’s Borough” in the days ahead.

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LIC FLEA & FOOD COMING TO ATLAS PARK NOV 28TH – DEC 20TH

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The Shops at Atlas Park is thrilled to announce the 2015 Queens Holiday Market, brought to you by LIC Flea & Food, will take place at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale. The indoor Market will be open every Saturday and Sunday starting on November 28, located at 8000 Cooper Avenue from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 25,000-square-foot space will transform into a shopping, eating and playing mecca Continue Reading ›