Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

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!

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

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

See two planets side by side! Discover rare planetary events in 2025, including the Venus-Jupiter conjunction and the Saturn-Neptune triple conjunction. Get dates, times, and viewing tips now!

In July 2025, Venus is perfectly placed for observing and photography! Get to know the planet and learn about upcoming Venus events in this article.

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.

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!

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.

Discover when to see the Delta Aquariids — one of the most active Southern Hemisphere meteor showers — and the Alpha Capricornids in July 2025.

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.

Prolific Southern Delta Aquariids, the mighty Perseids, and many other meteor showers are about to light up the sky! Learn when and where to catch “shooting stars” from June to September. 🌠

Discover July’s best constellations — from Scorpius to Norma — and learn pro observing tips for your July night sky adventure!

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 the best deep-sky objects to observe in July – from colorful nebulae to distant galaxies and star clusters. Perfect for stargazing and astrophotography!

Retrograde planets, shooting stars, and bright star clusters – learn what’s up in the sky in July 2025!

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!

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.

The Beehive Cluster is one of the appealing deep-sky objects for both amateur and professional astronomers. You can find it in the sky, too! Discover when and where to see the cluster and what makes it special.

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