Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

What is the Milky Way galaxy? Find out where Earth is located in it, what lies at its center, and how to see the Milky Way from Earth.

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!

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

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!

Around June 12, 2026, Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will gather in the sky after sunset. Learn when and where to look and how to see this mini planet parade.

Comet Encke returns in early 2027. See when and where to look for 2P/Encke, how bright it may get, and how to observe it.

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.

Track the most promising visible comets of 2026, including C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), and learn when they may be easiest to see.

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 2026.

Can you see Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) now? Get the latest visibility update, current brightness, best viewing dates, and when and where to look.

The Blue Moon in 2026 occurs on May 31 at 08:45 GMT. Learn why it’s called a Blue Moon, why it’s also the year’s smallest Full Moon, and how to watch it best.

The closest 2026 Manhattanhenge dates in NYC are May 28–29 and July 11–12. Learn where to watch the sunset alignment and how to photograph it safely.

Discover the Orion constellation, from the iconic three stars of Orion’s Belt to the glowing Orion Nebula, and learn how to find the Hunter constellation in the sky.

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.

Discover the brilliance of Spica, the sparkling gem in the constellation Virgo! Learn how to find the star, when to observe it, and what is special about it.

Explore the Full Moons of 2026, see when each one occurs, and discover the standout features of every Full Moon this year.

The Eta Aquariids peak around May 6, 2026, with up to 50 meteors/hour. See the best viewing time and get tips for watching from the USA and Australia.

When is the Flower Moon in 2026? The May Flower Moon peaks on May 1, 2026. Learn the exact time, its meaning, and why May 2026 has two Full Moons.

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.

Get a clear picture of Jupiter: how it looks to the naked eye and with optics, when to see it in the sky in 2026, what it’s composed of, and what makes this gas giant special.