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.

Starlink composite

How to See Starlink Satellite Train 2024?

~8 min

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

Facts About Uranus

Planet Uranus: The Coldest Planet

~11 min

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

Facts About Saturn

What Is Saturn And When Will It Shine Brightest In 2024?

~12 min

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.

Antares

What is Antares: A Supergiant Red Star Rivaling Mars

~5 min

Discover Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius. Learn how to find it in the sky, and when the star will meet the Moon in 2024.

Planets near the Moon

November 2024: What Planet is Next to the Moon Tonight?

~10 min

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

~8 min

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

Facts About Mercury

All About Mercury, The Smallest Planet In The Solar System

~8 min

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!

Neptune at opposition 2021

Planet Neptune: Explore the Farthest Planet From the Sun!

~10 min

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.

Leonids

Leonid Meteor Shower in November 2024: What Time & How to See?

~5 min

The Leonids are the most prolific November meteor shower, also known for producing meteor storms once in about 33 years and for their influence on scientific research. Learn more about the Leonid meteor shower and how to observe it in 2024.

Manhattanhenge

When, Where & How to See the Last Manhattanhenge of 2024

~6 min

Discover the magic of Manhattanhenge, a stunning celestial event where the Sun aligns with Manhattan's streets. Learn when to catch this breathtaking phenomenon.

Zodiacal light in March 2023

What Is Zodiacal Light – See False Dusk or False Dawn

~6 min

Don’t miss a rare chance to see the mysterious zodiacal light stretching from the horizon after dusk or before dawn. Explore it now with our article!

Beaver Moon

The Beaver Supermoon 2024: All You Need to Know About the November Full Moon

~5 min

Discover the November 2024 Beaver Supermoon! Learn when it's best to see it, what it has to do with beavers, and what makes it a Supermoon.

Planetary Opposition

Planetary Opposition 2024: Best Time to See Planets

~7 min

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

C/2023 A3: How to see best comet

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS): How and Where to See It Tonight?

~7 min

C/2023 A3 became the brightest comet in 13 years and was easily visible to the naked eye in mid-October 2024. Here is what comes next.

Full Moons 2024 2.0

Full Moon Calendar 2024: When Is The Next Full Moon?

~9 min

The next Full Moon will occur on November 15, 2024. Get to know all the Full Moons of 2024 with our complete calendar! 🌕

Betelgeuse Star

All About Betelgeuse: Will Betelgeuse Go Supernova, How Long To Wait?

~7 min

Discover Betelgeuse, the red supergiant destined to go supernova! 💥 Learn how to observe it and dive into the latest news about its explosive fate.

Comets 2023

Comets 2024-2025: Next Comet Visible from Earth

~4 min

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2024-2025. Some of them might become visible through binoculars or even with the naked eye!

T Coronae Borealis

T Coronae Borealis Nova Explosion 2024: Has T CrB Nova Happened Yet?

~8 min

A “new star” could explode at any moment in 2024! How can we see it? Learn all about the show-stopping star T Coronae Borealis in our article.

Taurids

Northern & Southern Taurid Meteor Showers: When And Where To See Them?

~5 min

The Northern and Southern Taurids grace the November sky! Learn more about the two meteor shower streams. Discover when and where to see them, and get tips on how to spot “shooting stars” this month.

Jupiter guide

Jupiter Facts: The Biggest Planet in the Solar System

~9 min

The bright Jupiter is known for its many moons, unstable surface, and mysterious Great Red Spot. Is there something else? Find out!