Special Dates

Astronomy Day is an annual event held on Saturday between mid-April and mid-May on or just before the first quarter Moon. But apart from this day, there are some other special dates that are related to astronomy. Such as Galileo Day, International Asteroid Day, Earth Day, International Day of Human Space Flight, and more. Here you'll learn what astronomy-related events exist and how to celebrate them.

Chinese New Year 2026: Fire Horse

Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Fire Horse Starts With a “Ring of Fire”

~7 min
Astronomical News

When is Lunar New Year 2026?🐎🔥 Get the exact dates, Fire Horse zodiac meaning, key traditions, and what happens through the Lantern Festival.

Galileo Galilei portrait

What Galileo Galilei’s Famous For: His Accomplishments & Discoveries

~9 min
Astronomical News

Learn Galileo’s biggest discoveries: Venus phases, Jupiter’s moons, Moon mountains, and more — plus interesting facts and how to observe like Galileo on Galileo Day.

Romantic Stargazing Date

Romantic Stargazing Date Ideas – Easy, Cozy, No Telescope Required

~5 min
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Make your stargazing date a success! Here are the best sky targets, a simple checklist, and practical tips for planning a night under the stars.

Stargazers looking at the Messier objects

Messier Marathon 2026: How to See 110 Deep-Sky Objects In One Night?

~7 min
Astronomical News

Meet the Messier Marathon – a fun stargazing challenge! Discover how to find dazzling galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae in a single night. Are you ready to try?

Halloween night sky

Stargazing Under the Halloween Night Sky: Uncover Spooky Celestial Wonders

~8 min
Astronomical News

Embrace the spirit of Halloween by exploring the spooky wonders of the cosmos, from demon stars to ghostly nebulae. Get all the cosmic treats this Halloween!

World Space Week 2025

World Space Week 2025: Discover the Night Sky This Week with Our Special Offer!

~4 min
Astronomical News

Space buffs, don't miss out: we've prepared a special offer for World Space Week 2025. 🚀 Get ready for the celebration and receive a gift!

Astronomy Day 2025 Offer

What Is Astronomy Day: Dates, International Events & Celebration Ideas

~5 min
Astronomical News

Discover what Astronomy Day is, when it's celebrated, how countries around the world observe it, and how you can join in — plus get a special stargazing gift! 🎁

Belka and Strelka

Belka and Strelka: The First Space Dogs Who Made It Back Alive

~5 min
Astronomical News

Celebrate the 65th anniversary of Belka and Strelka’s historic flight — the first dogs in space to orbit Earth and return safely.

Space Cat Picture

Cat Constellations, Galaxies, Nebulae & More: Find Cosmic Cats In the Night Sky

~6 min
Astronomical News

Purr-fect news for cat lovers! You can discover cosmic felines in the skies above you – find out how to do it in this article.

Apollo-Soyuz Mission

Apollo-Soyuz Test Project: The Cosmic Handshake Symbolizing the End of the Space Race

~7 min
Astronomical News

Explore the Apollo-Soyuz mission, the first joint U.S.–Soviet spaceflight that turned space race into orbital camaraderie. Follow the mission day by day and learn how it reshaped space history.