Latest News on Astronomy and Sky Watching — Stargazing Calendar

A great comet is an extraordinary event. Once you've seen it, you'll never forget it. Is there a great comet coming up? Learn from this article!

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Explore the Apollo-Soyuz mission, the first joint U.S.–Soviet spaceflight that turned space race into orbital camaraderie. Follow the mission day by day and learn how it reshaped space history.

What is elongation, and what does it have to do with the planets’ visibility in the sky? Get familiar with the concept of elongation and learn how to choose the perfect time to observe the planets!

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.

Learn exactly where and when to spot Venus, Jupiter, Saturn & more tonight with our step-by-step guide. No equipment required — perfect for city-dwellers and beginners!

How far is Pluto from the Earth? Why isn’t Pluto a planet? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions!

The Large Planetary Alignment is coming! 6 planets will be visible in the mornings around August 10 — the Full Moon will complete the picture. Find out how to see the planets lining up in the sky.

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