7 fascinating features of the Moon that would make your stargazing night perfect
The Earth’s natural satellite is no less a visual spectacle than any other celestial object, and here are a few features to look out for.
20 hours ago
Cold Moon 2025: When and how to see the December Supermoon
The Supermoon title is applied precisely when the full phase of the Moon coincides with perigee, its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
1 day ago
Geminids meteor shower kicks off in just one week: When to watch and what to expect
Considered to be the most reliable annual event in the sky, it will return with its peak during mid-December.
1 day ago
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS to make its closest approach to Earth soon—where is it now?
The object is expected to make its closest approach on December 19, 2025, passing by at a distance of approximately 167 million miles.
2 days ago
Moon to glide over Saturn on November 29, revealing Plato, Copernicus and Tycho
Using a telescope may not be the wisest choice during the event.
2 days ago
See the Andromeda Galaxy and Perseus Double Cluster with the naked eye on November 26—here's how
Sharing a brightness of magnitude 4, the Andromeda Galaxy and Perseus Double Cluster are readily accessible.
2 days ago
Strange gigantic ring of red light spotted in the night sky over central Italy
A massive ring of red light appeared briefly and was fortunately captured from the small town of Possagno.
5 days ago
Spot Starlink and other satellites in the night sky: Easy tips for stargazers
With apps and a clear evening sky, you stand a good chance of spotting Starlink or other satellites.
6 days ago
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) still shines in the night sky—here's how to spot it during the New Moon
The current observed magnitude of the comet is 5.2, which means it would be visible from Earth with the aid of binoculars or a telescope.
7 days ago
Watch interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS live this week as it nears closest approach to Earth
The unique initiative comes from the Virtual Telescope Project that captured a fascinating image of 3I/ATLAS' ion tail.
Nov 18, 2025
How close is comet 3I/ATLAS to Earth today? Here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates
With an apparent brightness of magnitude 9.7, the object's light requires 17 minutes and 18 seconds to traverse the distance to our planet.
Nov 17, 2025
Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight—easy tips for the best viewing experience
Visibility remains strong into the early hours of Tuesday, November 18, despite the 1:00 p.m. ET (18:00 UTC) peak on the 17.
Nov 17, 2025
Don't miss the Leonid meteor shower this week—it might be one of the best in years
Visible as Earth crosses the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle’s debris field from November 3 to December 2, the shower's peak is slated for 2:00 p.m. EDT on November 17.
Nov 14, 2025
Severe G4 geomagnetic storm strikes, bringing aurora visibility deep into U.S. states
The X5-class solar flare on Wednesday bombarded energetic protons toward Earth and they are penetrating the atmosphere all the way to the ground.
Nov 12, 2025
Here's when the final Supermoon of 2025 will light up December's night sky
The Moon will be approximately 221,965 miles from Earth during the final Supermoon appearance of the year.
Nov 11, 2025
The special Northern Taurids meteor shower peaks tonight—how and when to watch it
The Northern Taurids meteor shower, active from late October to early December, typically generates a low maximum rate of just five meteors per hour.
Nov 11, 2025
Here's how you can follow the journey of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS this week
Situated approximately 202 million miles away, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is currently traversing the constellation Virgo.
Nov 10, 2025
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching the Sun—when and how you can spot it this week
The comet currently resides in the constellation Ophiuchus (The Serpent-bearer), positioned about 147 million kilometers from our planet.
Nov 7, 2025
In pics: November's Beaver Supermoon dazzles skywatchers around the globe
This significant, Supermoon-proximate lunar event offered breathtaking photographic subjects, spanning from urban skylines to major sporting events.
Nov 6, 2025
Auroras forecast to light up skies over a dozen states on November 6-7, including New York and Wisconsin
Earth faces an imminent solar impact, with a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) predicted to arrive as soon as Thursday evening, November 6 (EST).
Nov 6, 2025