World Space Week 2024: Discover the Night Sky This Week with Our Special Offer!
Happy World Space Week! How do you celebrate space on Earth? That's right, by looking up! Now is the perfect time to explore the night sky, especially with our special discount of up to 70% off lifetime premium access to the Sky Tonight app. So, don’t miss out! Read on and claim your gift.
Contents
- World Space Week: brief history
- World Space Week 2024
- World Space Week activities: how to celebrate?
- Sky Tonight discount for World Space Week 2024!
- Bonus section: What to see in the night sky this week?
- World Space Week 2024: Bottom line
World Space Week: brief history
World Space Week is an international holiday that is held annually from October 4 to October 10. It celebrates the contribution of space science to the development of our civilization and improvement of our life. Its purpose is to educate people around the world about space, popularize astronomy, and other space-related subjects.
The holiday was created during the session of the UN General Assembly in 1999. The dates of World Space Week were chosen to commemorate two important events: the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite – USSR’s Sputnik 1 – on October 4, 1957, and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty on October 10, 1967.
World Space Week 2024
When is World Space Week 2024?
World Space Week 2024 begins on Friday, October 4, and ends on Thursday, October 10. The dates of the World Space Week are fixed and do not correspond to the actual calendar week.
What is World Space Week 2024 theme?
Each year, a theme is chosen for World Space Week. This year’s theme is “Space and Climate Change.” This theme highlights the crucial role satellites and space technology play in monitoring Earth’s climate and addressing climate change.
The World Space Week Association encourages you to incorporate the 2024 theme into your activities, but any space-related event taking place from October 4-10 can be recognized as an official World Space Week event. Take inspiration from previous World Space Week themes from 2000 to 2022.
World Space Week activities: how to celebrate?
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Visit a space event near you: Local planetariums and observatories often host special events like stargazing sessions or educational talks.
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Celebrate from home: Watch a space-themed movie, read a sci-fi book, try one of our quizzes or craft a space object with your kids.
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Use astronomy apps to explore the sky: Whether you’re an astronomy pro or just beginning your adventure, Sky Tonight and Star Walk 2 apps can help you discover the beauty of the universe.
And now to the most exciting part…
Sky Tonight discount for World Space Week 2024!
To celebrate World Space Week with you, we’re offering a huge discount of up to 70% on lifetime premium access to our Sky Tonight app!
Here are just some of the great features you’ll get in the app:
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Interactive sky map: just point your device at the sky, and the app will show you exactly what is up there: stars, planets, satellites, deep-sky objects, and more.
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Time machine: see what your sky will look like today, next week, or 2,000 years from now.
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Night mode: preserve your night vision with the red-themed night mode.
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AR mode: overlay the sky map on your actual surroundings for easier navigation.
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Astronomy calendar: never miss a big celestial event, set alerts for the ones you want to observe.
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Photo editor: snap photos of the night sky, overlaid with a detailed sky map. Adjust the images to your liking and share them on social media with friends and fellow stargazers!
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Astronomy news: check our articles about the upcoming celestial events and the most interesting astronomy facts right from the app.
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And so much more!
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Bonus section: What to see in the night sky this week?
If you're new to stargazing, no worries! Here are some tips on what to observe during World Space Week on October 4-10:
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The Moon: this week, the Moon will be in a waning crescent phase, which means, it won’t be well-seen. This is actually a good thing for stargazing, as the bright moonlight won't interfere with your view of other celestial objects.
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Planets: Bright Venus returns to the sky as an “evening star” and can be seen close to the Moon on 5 October, in the constellation Libra. Saturn shines high and bright in the sky, visible for most of the night in the constellation Aquarius. Jupiter rises later in the night, shining in the constellation Taurus. Mars rises next in the neighboring constellation Gemini. Uranus and Neptune are also visible at night, but require powerful binoculars or a telescope. Mercury is lost in the Sun's glare until around 18 October.
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Constellations: In the Northern Hemisphere, October is the best time to observe Cassiopeia, Pegasus, and Andromeda. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s time to gaze at Tucana, Aquarius, and Cetus. These are, however, just a few of the constellations. There are others that are visible all year round and smaller, fainter ones that you can also try to spot.
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Deep-sky objects: Under a clear, dark sky, you can spot some deep-sky objects even with the naked eye. In October, if you're in the Northern Hemisphere, try to find the Andromeda Galaxy in the constellation Andromeda. In the Southern Hemisphere, look out for the Small Magellanic Cloud in Tucana.
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World Space Week 2024: Bottom line
In our opinion, simply going outside and looking up at the night sky filled with myriads of stars is a very appropriate way to celebrate World Space Week. And with our special discount on Sky Tonight, you can easily make stargazing part of your routine. Don’t miss out on this special offer — claim your gift now and explore the universe above! Happy stargazing!
