Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

Never miss an exciting event in the night sky with the Star Walk space news — your online guide to the latest astronomy events and celestial bodies visible tonight. Find out how and when to observe meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, Starlink satellites, planetary events, comets, and more. Learn the astronomy terms, see stargazing forecasts for Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and get observation tips.

Planetary Alignment in space

Planetary Alignment on January 21, 2025: How to See It

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The next planetary alignments are on January 21 and February 28. Don't miss them, they're going to be spectacular! Find out how to see planets line up in the sky.

Planetary conjunctions - bright dots

Planetary Conjunctions 2025: Next Stop – Venus & Saturn

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Next up: Venus passes Saturn from January 18 to 20!🪐 Learn the exact timing, get observing tips, and fascinating insights into planetary conjunctions.

Don’t Miss Mars at Its Brightest on January 16, 2025!

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Why is Mars red? What’s the gravity on Mars? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions and learn more about the Red Planet.

Starlink composite

How to See Starlink Satellite Train 2025?

~7 min

Learn how to see Starlink satellites in the sky from your location and get info on the upcoming Starlink launches.

Regulus Star

Regulus – The Brightest Star in Leo

~7 min

Discover Regulus, the Little King star, one of the brightest and easiest to find. 🌟 Learn how to locate Regulus in the sky above you and see its celestial majesty with your own eyes!

Comet G3 Atlas from ISS

Comet G3 Atlas in January 2025: How to See C/2024 G3 (Atlas)

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Learn about comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), its brightness in 2025, and how to observe it. Did this comet live up to our expectations?

Facts About Saturn

What Is Saturn And When Will It Shine Brightest In 2025?

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How many rings does Saturn have? Where is Saturn tonight in the sky? Find answers to these and other most common questions about Saturn in our article.

Mars opposition 2025

Mars Opposition 2025: Best Time to See Mars Until 2031

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Mars will be directly opposite the Sun on January 16, 2025. Learn why you absolutely must see this celestial event.

What Are Comets

What Is a Comet? All About The Cosmic “Dirty Snowballs”

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Hairy stars, dirty snowballs, cosmic time capsules – that’s all about comets. Let’s dive into the science and history of comets, uncovering their role in the universe and their impact on us.

Comets 2024

Comets 2025: Next Comet Visible from Earth

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Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2025. Some of them might become visible through binoculars or even with the naked eye!

Pollux

Pollux: the brightest star in Gemini

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Discover Pollux – the brighter of the two “twin stars” in Gemini. Learn when and how to see the star, and what is special about it.

Planets near the Moon

Planet Next to the Moon Tonight: January 2025

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What is that bright dot shining near the Moon tonight? Find out about stars and planets that can be seen next to our natural satellite this month!

Jupiter guide

Fun Facts About Jupiter: The Biggest Planet in the Solar System

~11 min

Bright Jupiter is known for its enormous size, many moons, and mysterious Great Red Spot. Read our article to uncover all the secrets of the giant planet.

January Full Moon

January Full Moon 2025: Wolf Moon Near Glowing Mars

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The first Full Moon in 2025 (the Wolf Moon) will take place on January 13. Learn when and how to see the Wolf Full Moon and why it's called so.

Facts About Mercury

All About Mercury, The Smallest Planet In The Solar System

~9 min

Explore the closest planet to the Sun! Find out how long a day on Mercury is and how many moons the planet has. Also, keep up with the upcoming Mercury events!

Best Events 2025

Top 17 Rare Astronomical Events in 2025

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Learn about the astronomical events of 2025 that you shouldn’t miss! ☄️From bright planets to eclipses, here are the year’s astronomy highlights.

Planetary Opposition

Planetary Opposition 2025: Best Time to See Planets

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The best time to view most planets is at the astronomical opposition. Find out what it means and when to see the upcoming oppositions.

Antares

Antares: A Red Supergiant & Rival of Mars

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Discover Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius. Learn how to find it in the sky and when the star will meet the Moon and planets in 2024-2025.

Astronomical events, January 2025

Astronomy This Month: Celestial Events in January 2025

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January 2025 stargazing in a nutshell: 110 meteors/hour, Mars & Venus at their brightest, and a chance to spot a naked-eye comet. Learn more in this guide to the January sky!

Amazing Planet Venus

Facts About Venus: Explore the Earth's Sister Planet

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Why is Venus so hot and bright? When is the best time to observe it? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions about this planet.