Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

Learn how to find Starlink satellites from your location tonight and check the upcoming Starlink launches.

Plan your stargazing week in July 2026! This guide updates daily with tonight’s best stargazing targets and viewing tips.

Comet 10P/Tempel 2 will reach its peak brightness by early August 2026. See when and where to look for it, how bright it may get, and what equipment you’ll need.

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!

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

Regulus is the brightest star in Leo and one of the easiest stars to spot. Learn its location, type, distance from Earth, and when to see it near the Moon.

Why does Mars look red? How big is it? Can you see it tonight? Discover Mars facts, get visibility tips, and learn about upcoming sky events.

On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse crosses Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. See the path, map, local times, and partial eclipse visibility

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

See when Venus is visible in 2026, how to find it in the sky, and why it shines so brightly. Learn key facts and upcoming events featuring Venus.

Looking for the next planetary conjunction? Here are the key dates in 2026 when planets will appear close together in the sky, plus visibility details and tips on what to watch for.

Where is Saturn tonight? See when Saturn is visible, where to look in the sky, what it looks like to the naked eye, and how to find it from your location.

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

Track the most promising visible comets of 2026 and learn when they may be easiest to see.

Find Pollux in the night sky: see where Gemini’s brightest star is, when it’s visible, how it compares to Castor, and what makes it special.

Find the Pleiades star cluster tonight: here’s where to look in the sky, when the Seven Sisters are visible, how to spot them from your location, and when the Moon passes nearby.

Discover Aldebaran, the bright orange star in Taurus – possibly part of a multiple star system and host to exoplanets! Learn how to find this star in the sky above you and why it’s fascinated people throughout history.

On Aug. 27–28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will cover about 96% of the Moon. See if it’s visible from your city, exact times, map, and viewing tips.

See which planets are visible tonight, where to look, and when to spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Updated for July 1–15, 2026.

The July Full Moon (Buck Moon) occurs on July 29, 2026. Learn its exact time, meaning, zodiac constellation, and get best viewing tips.