Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

Here's when and where to see the bright Comet Lemmon, the best comet of 2025! Plus, get viewing tips tailored for your location and a photography guide.

Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN could become a real treat this October — visible alongside bright Orionid meteors and another promising comet, Lemmon. Don’t miss your chance to meet this cosmic visitor – learn all about it now!

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!

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

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

How much brighter is the Moon than Venus? How bright do galaxies really appear to us? Are we still using a magnitude scale that was invented almost 1800 years ago? Let's talk about magnitudes!

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!

The best time to view most planets is at the astronomical opposition. Find out what it means and when to see the upcoming oppositions.

Discover the magic of the circumpolar constellations, from ancient myths to modern-day stargazing.

Ready to spend 2025 staring at the sky instead of your phone? We've got all the astronomical events of the year in one place. Check out the dates and times for conjunctions, meteor showers, eclipses, supermoons, equinoxes, solstices, and more.

The Orionids are one of the fastest and most prolific meteor showers of the year. Read this article to learn how and when to see it.

Discover what meteor showers are, how they form, and when to watch them. A guide for stargazers and astronomy lovers.

If you don’t know the difference between twilight and dusk/dawn, read this article! This ultimate guide explains twilight and the terms related to it.

The Oort cloud is a vast and enigmatic region of space located at the outermost edges of our Solar System. It’s home to long-period comets and trillions of icy objects. Unlock the mysteries of the Oort cloud with this article!

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

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2025. Some of them might become easily visible through binoculars!

Learn why the Kuiper Belt was named after a man who didn’t discover it and how its objects might help us find another Solar System planet.

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.

Harvard professor hints 3I/ATLAS could be more than a comet. 👽We break down the evidence for and against.

Bright, beautiful, and easy to spot — the Beehive Cluster is a must-see. Learn how to find this star cluster and what makes it special.