Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

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!

In March 2025, the Moon will turn blood-red for the first time in 2.5 years! This guide covers everything you need to know about this lunar eclipse, including visibility maps, exact timing, and the best locations to observe.

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

How big is Neptune? What is Neptune made of? Why is Neptune blue? Read our article and learn curious facts about the outermost planet in the Solar System.

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

Discover Aldebaran, the bright orange star in Taurus – possibly part of a multiple star system and host to exoplanets! Learn how to find this star in the sky above you and why it’s fascinated people throughout history.

The Great Planetary Alignment is coming! 7 planets will be visible around February 28. It won’t happen again this decade, so don't miss it! Find out how to see the planets lining up in the sky.

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.

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!

See two planets side by side! Learn about the upcoming events in 2025, get observing tips and fascinating insights into planetary conjunctions.

Uranus has a peculiar chemical composition, extreme temperatures, and the most unusual axial tilt. Here we’ll take a closer look at this planet.

In March 2025, Venus is shining at its brightest in the evening sky! Get to know the planet and learn about upcoming Venus events in this article.

Why isn’t the night sky entirely filled with stars? Learn about the “dark sky paradox” that puzzled astronomers for centuries.

This March, multiple star clusters will be positioned favorably in the sky. We’ve picked the best for you – learn how to see them!

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?

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.

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.

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.

With two eclipses, Saturn's rings disappearing, Mercury going retrograde, and more, here's your complete guide to stargazing in March 2025!

Discover the science of retrograde planets! Understand the mechanics of retrograde motion, its causes, and its significance in the study of astronomy and planetary behavior.