Fun Facts

Space is vast and full of the unknown. Many secrets of the Universe are yet to be discovered. However, we do know some things about the unexplored depth of space. Let these interesting, unexpected, or frightening facts inspire you to further explore the wonderful world of cosmos and astronomy!

Jupiter guide

Fun Facts About Jupiter: The Biggest Planet in the Solar System

~11 min
Astronomical News

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.

Facts About Mercury

All About Mercury, The Smallest Planet In The Solar System

~8 min
Astronomical News

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!

Why Go to the Moon

5 Reasons Why We Need a New Moon Landing Today

~8 min
Astronomical News

Think we’re done with the Moon? Think again! Here’s why it’s the perfect launchpad for further space exploration – and why it matters to you.

Milky Way Quiz Intro

Milky Way Quiz: Discover the Answers Right Away!

Quizzes

Other Milky Way quizzes: BORING! Star Walk's Milky Way quiz: FUN! Take the challenge and see for yourself.

Facts About Saturn

Planet Saturn: How to Find Saturn in the Sky in 2025?

~13 min
Astronomical News

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.

Venus, the brightest planet

Venus Facts: Explore the Brightest Planet in The Sky

~14 min
Astronomical News

In July 2025, Venus is perfectly placed for observing and photography! Get to know the planet and learn about upcoming Venus events in this article.

Moon illusion

The Moon Illusion: Why Is the Moon So Big Today?

~7 min
Astronomical News

Have you ever seen the huge Moon floating behind the buildings? 🌕It’s likely not a Supermoon but a Moon illusion. Learn how our satellite plays with our brains!

Planet Mars

Explore the Red Planet: All the Must-Know Facts About Mars

~12 min
Astronomical News

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.

Facts About Uranus

Planet Uranus: The Coldest Planet

~12 min
Astronomical News

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

Apophis

Apophis: All About The God of Chaos Asteroid

~5 min
Astronomical News

Here’s everything you need to know about Apophis, the massive asteroid once predicted to crush into the Earth. 😱 See if you should cancel your plans on April 13, 2029 (and later).