Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

3 weeks to go: comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) is heading for an extreme solar pass that may make it one of the year’s brightest comets. Here’s what to expect and when to look.

Meet the Messier Marathon – a fun stargazing challenge! Discover how to find dazzling galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae in a single night. Are you ready to try?

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

Is it likely for an asteroid to hit Earth anytime soon? In this article, we’ll answer the most burning questions about potentially hazardous asteroids.

How far is Pluto from the Earth? Why isn’t Pluto a planet? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions!

What is Earth Hour? Learn the Earth Hour 2026 date and time, its meaning, who started it, and how it differs from Earth Day.

Learn how to spot the Spring Triangle in the night sky and explore the deep-sky objects it hosts. Perfect for stargazing in March–April!

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!

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.

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

See two planets side by side! Discover rare planetary events in 2026. Get dates, times, and viewing tips now!

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.

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2026. Some of them might become easily visible through binoculars!

Asteroid 2024 YR4 will not hit the Moon (or Earth) in 2032. Here’s what NASA and ESA now say about its size, close approach, and why it briefly worried astronomers.

What is Uranus? Learn facts about its size, rings, moons, rotation, and cold atmosphere. Also, explore Uranus’ upcoming events!

Learn what retrograde means, see which planets are retrograde right now, and get an easy way to observe retrograde loops.

Get to know equinoxes! Find out when the next equinox will be in 2026, why day and night are nearly equal at an equinox, and how it marks the change of seasons.

When does autumn start in 2026? In the Southern Hemisphere, it begins on March 20 at 14:46 GMT/UTC. See exact times for Australia, New Zealand, South America, and more.

When does spring begin in 2026? Why aren’t day and night truly equal on the vernal equinox? And why doesn’t it always fall on the same date? Find out here!

What is elongation, and what does it have to do with the planets’ visibility in the sky? Get familiar with the concept of elongation and learn how to choose the perfect time to observe the planets!