Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

1 week to go: comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) is heading for an extreme solar pass that may make it one of the year’s brightest comets. Here’s what to expect and when to look.

Comet C/2025 R3 may become a bright naked-eye comet in April 2026. Learn when, where, and how to see it.

Explore Northern Hemisphere constellations by season. Discover which constellations are visible in spring, summer, fall, and winter, plus the best stars and deep-sky objects to observe.

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

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.

All you need to know about Mercury: fun facts, color and size, temperature swings, day length, and practical tips to spot it in 2026.

Check out the meteor shower calendar for March–June 2026: peak dates, viewing conditions, Moon illumination, and observation tips.

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.

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.

See the best sky events in April 2026: the Pink Moon, Mercury at greatest elongation, the Lyrids, a 4-planet alignment, and two comets that may become visible to the naked eye.

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.

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

Where is Saturn tonight in the sky, and what does Saturn look like from Earth? Learn when Saturn is visible, how to find it, and what you can see with your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope.

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

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!

Don’t miss a chance to see the mysterious zodiacal light stretching from the horizon after dusk or before dawn. Explore it now with our article!

Discover the best Southern Hemisphere constellations by season and learn when and where to spot them in the southern sky.

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

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

A giant comet, probably the size of a city, could become a notable sky event in 2028. Here’s what astronomers know so far.