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.

Earth Hour

Earth Hour Explained: All About Earth Hour Movement

~4 min
Astronomical News

Why is Earth Hour important for astronomers? Earth Hour vs Earth Day: same thing or not? Learn about Earth Hour’s meaning!

First Spacewalk

Anniversary of The First Spacewalk: 60 Years of Strolling in Space

~5 min
Astronomical News

A look back at the first human spacewalk – one of the most dramatic missions in the history of space exploration.

Stargazers looking at the Messier objects

Messier Marathon 2025: How to See 110 Deep-Sky Objects In One Night?

~8 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?

Galileo Galilei portrait

Galileo’s Achievements: What Was Galileo Galilei Famous For?

~8 min
Astronomical News

Happy 461st birthday, Galileo! Let’s take a closer look at the legacy of this remarkable man and how his work continues to shape our world today.

Chinese New Year 2025: Wood Snake

Lunar New Year 2025: Celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake

~5 min
Astronomical News

In 2025, Chinese New Year falls on January 29, starting the year of the Wood Snake. 🐍 Read our article to learn everything about this traditional festival.

Halloween night sky

Stargazing Under the Halloween Night Sky: Uncover Spooky Celestial Wonders

~5 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 2024

World Space Week 2024: 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 2024. 🚀 Get ready for the celebration and receive a gift!

Space Cat Picture

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

~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.

Was the Moon Landing Fake?

Was the Moon Landing Fake? Debunking 5 Common Myths

~5 min
Astronomical News

Uncover the truth behind the conspiracy theories surrounding the 1969 Moon landing. Let’s face the facts and destroy the myths!

Asteroid Heading Towards Earth

Asteroid Day 2024: What Is It and How to Celebrate It?

~4 min
Astronomical News

Celebrate Asteroid Day on June 30! Learn new things about asteroids and join global efforts to protect our planet from potential threats.