Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

Never miss an exciting event in the night sky with the Star Walk space news — your online guide to the latest astronomy events and celestial bodies visible tonight. Find out how and when to observe meteor showers, solar and lunar eclipses, Starlink satellites, planetary events, comets, and more. Learn the astronomy terms, see stargazing forecasts for Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and get observation tips.

Asteroid Hitting Earth

Most Dangerous Asteroid in the Last 20 Years: Will 2024 YR4 Hit Earth?

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☄️ Could asteroid 2024 YR4 collide with Earth in 2032? See scientists’ predictions and possible impact scenarios. 🔭🌎

February Full Moon: Snow Moon 2025

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Get ready for the Full Snow Moon on February 12, 2025! Find out where to see it and which bright stars will shine nearby.

February astronomical events

What’s in the Sky Tonight: Celestial Events in February 2025

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February’s night sky offers a 7-planet alignment, dazzling Venus, and more exciting celestial events. Explore them all with this guide!

Constellations in February

Guide to February's Best Constellations in the Night Sky

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Discover 8 bright constellations in February’s sky, including Orion and Taurus. Learn a simple way to spot them in this guide.

DSO in February 2024

Best Deep-Sky Objects by Month: February 2025

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Learn about galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters that you can see in February 2025. Many of the objects in our list can be observed through binoculars.

Planetary Alignment in space

7 Planets Align on February 28, 2025: How to See the “Great Planet Parade”

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The Great Planetary Alignment is coming! 7 planets will be visible around February 28. Don't miss it, it will be spectacular! Find out how to see the planets lining up in the sky.

Asteroid 2015 TB145 passing near Earth

Next Asteroid Predicted to Hit Earth: All About 2024 YR4 and Other Dangerous Asteroids

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Is it likely for an asteroid to hit Earth anytime soon? In this article, we’ll answer the most burning questions about potentially hazardous asteroids.

Pleiades near Moon

The Pleiades: One of the Best Naked-Eye Deep-Sky Objects

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

Antares

Antares: A Red Supergiant & Rival of Mars

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Discover Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius. Learn how to find it in the sky and when the star will meet the Moon and planets in 2025.

Starlink composite

How to See Starlink Satellite Train 2025?

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

Planets near the Moon

Bright “Star” Next to Moon: What Planet Is Near the Moon Tonight?

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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!

Regulus Star

Regulus – The Brightest Star in Leo

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Discover Regulus, the Little King star, one of the brightest and easiest to find. 🌟 Learn how to locate Regulus in the sky above you and see its celestial majesty with your own eyes!

Alpha Centaurids 2023

Alpha Centaurids: The Only Meteor Shower in February 2025

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Watch the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower in February 2025! 🌠 Find out when you can see the most meteors and learn about the observation conditions in 2025.

Comets 2024

Comets 2025: Next Comet Visible from Earth

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Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2025. Some of them might become visible through binoculars or even with the naked eye!

Pollux

Pollux: the brightest star in Gemini

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Discover Pollux – the brighter of the two “twin stars” in Gemini. Learn when and how to see the star, and what is special about it.

Chinese New Year 2025: Wood Snake

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

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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.

Jupiter guide

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

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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.

What Are Comets

What Is a Comet? All About The Cosmic “Dirty Snowballs”

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Hairy stars, dirty snowballs, cosmic time capsules – that’s all about comets. Let’s dive into the science and history of comets, uncovering their role in the universe and their impact on us.

Neptune at opposition 2021

Planet Neptune: Explore the Farthest Planet From the Sun!

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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.

Spica

Spica: Virgo’s Brightest Star

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Discover the brilliance of Spica, the sparkling gem in the constellation Virgo! Learn how to find the star, when to observe it, and what is special about it.