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

Meet Venus, the Earth’s “evil sister!” Get to know the planet and learn about upcoming Venus events in this article.

The next winter solstice is coming on June 21, 2026, in the Southern Hemisphere — learn the science and culture behind the shortest day of the year.

The next solstice takes place on June 21, 2026. Discover what solstices are and why they mark the shortest and longest days of the year.

The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on June 21, 2026. Discover the science behind the longest day of the year.

How big is Neptune? What is Neptune made of? Why is Neptune blue? Read our article and learn curious facts about the outermost planet in the Solar System.

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.

This meteor shower guide provides the best viewing time for all the major meteor showers in 2026 and gives tips on how to catch the most shooting stars.

Discover the best Christmas sky sights in December 2025: planets, meteors, festive constellations, and more – with easy tips for spotting them.

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!

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!

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 2025.

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

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

The Sun: just one of billions of stars in space but so crucial for life on Earth. Discover the features of our closest star, from its true color to the famous sunspots, and learn how to safely observe the Sun's stunning beauty!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.