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.

Halloween Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS): One More Bright Comet for October 2024?

~7 min

Say goodbye to one comet and hello to another! Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) may be visible to the naked eye around Halloween 2024 – if it survives. Find out more!

Planets near the Moon

October 2024: What Planet is Next to the Moon Tonight?

~10 min

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!

Comets 2023

Comets 2024-2025 Schedule: When Is the Next Comet?

~4 min

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2024-2025. Some of them might become visible through binoculars or even with the naked eye!

Orionids 2023

Orionid Meteor Shower 2024: Where & How To See It In October

~5 min

The Orionids are one of the fastest and most prolific meteor showers of the year. Read this article to learn how and when to see it.

Starlink composite

How to See Starlink Satellite Train 2024?

~8 min

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

Pollux

Pollux: the brightest star in Gemini

~5 min

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.

The Pleiades: One of the Best Naked-Eye Deep-Sky Objects

~6 min

How many stars can be observed in the Pleiades star cluster? 💫 Most stargazers only see six – learn how to spot more!

Facts About Uranus

Planet Uranus: The Coldest Planet

~10 min

Uranus has a peculiar chemical composition, extreme temperatures, and the most unusual axial tilt. Here we’ll take a closer look at this planet.

Facts About Saturn

What Is Saturn And When Will It Shine Brightest In 2024?

~12 min

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.

Planetary Opposition

Planetary Opposition 2024: Best Time to See Planets

~7 min

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

C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Mix

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Survived! Now What?

~5 min

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has passed its critical points — the closest approach to the Sun and Earth! Here is what you can expect now.

Great comets

Great Comets: What Are They, And When Will the Next Comet Be Visible?

~5 min

A great comet is an extraordinary event. Once you've seen it, you'll never forget it. Is there a great comet coming up? Learn from this article!

What Are Comets

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

~11 min

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.

Tsuchinshan-ATLAS' graph October

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS): How and Where to See It Tonight?

~8 min

The next bright comet, C/2023 A3, will light up the sky all week long! ☄️ Here is how to easily find it in the sky.

Hunter's Full Moon 2023

Hunter’s Moon 2024: See The Year’s Biggest Supermoon in October 2024

~5 min

The Full Moon on Thursday, October 17, will be a SUPERMOON! Don’t miss the best Full Moon of the year — here are the details.

Facts About Mercury

All About Mercury, The Smallest Planet In The Solar System

~7 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!

Antares

What is Antares: Supergiant Rival Of Mars

~5 min

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

Solar Eclipses

What Are Solar Eclipses, Why Do They Occur, and How To Observe Them?

~7 min

Total and annular eclipse – what’s the difference?🌞 Can you see the stars during an eclipse?⭐ Are sunglasses good for eclipse viewing?😎 Find the answers to these and other questions about solar eclipses in our article!

Deep-sky objects in October

Top 15 Deep-Sky Objects of October 2024

~7 min

See the famous Andromeda Galaxy and many other deep-sky objects this October. Many of them are visible to the naked eye!

Regulus Star

Regulus – The Brightest Star in Leo

~6 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!