Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

See a planetary alignment tonight — it'll be visible every night for the last week of January 2025! The next alignment will be on February 28. Don't miss them, they're going to be spectacular! Find out how to see planets line up in the sky.

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

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.

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.

See two planets side by side! Learn about the upcoming events in 2025, get observing tips and fascinating insights into planetary conjunctions.

Learn about comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), its brightness in 2025, and how to observe it. Did this comet live up to our expectations?

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 most common questions about Saturn in our article.

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!

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!

🌌Explore the beauty of seasonal constellations in the Northern Hemisphere. Find the best stars and sky objects for each season in this article.🔭

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

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!

Mars will be directly opposite the Sun on January 16, 2025. Learn why you absolutely must see this celestial event.

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 2025. Some of them might become visible through binoculars or even with the naked eye!

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.

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 first Full Moon in 2025 (the Wolf Moon) will take place on January 13. Learn when and how to see the Wolf Full Moon and why it's called so.