the night sky in April
April 2024 offers a double treat: flowers unfolding by day and stars unveiling by night. Here's your daily guide to the cosmic dance overhead.
Updated: Aug 9, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
the night sky in January
Want to start the New Year with some stargazing? Discover the astronomical highlights that await you in January 2024 and let us guide you through the night sky.
Updated: Aug 9, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Solar vs. Lunar Eclipse
Explore the captivating phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses. Our comprehensive guide compares their unique characteristics, occurrences, and scientific explanations.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
Bortle Scale
Discover the Bortle Scale, a comprehensive rating system that measures light pollution levels in our skies.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
Comet C/2023 A3: The Night Sky's Next Big Event
Learn about Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS), set to dazzle the sky in 2024. From the Oort cloud to your backyard, discover its journey.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Upcoming Planetary Opposition Dates
Planetary opposition constitutes the best time to observe the planets with your telescope or binoculars.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
annual meteor shower
Picture a star, swiftly darting across the sky, leaving a streak of light in its wake - a mesmerizing sight, isn't it? This spectacle, magnified countless times, forms the celestial firework we know as a meteor shower.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
What time is considered to be dusk
Learn about the definition of dusk and when it occurs, including factors that influence its timing and variations based on location and time of year.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
The brightest planets
There are many beautiful objects in the night sky including stars and planets. But, which planets are the brightest in the night sky?
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
Why do stars twinkle
What makes stars appear to twinkle in the night sky? In fact, stars do not actually twinkle; they only look like it when seen from the surface of Earth due to the effects of our atmosphere.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
A Complete Guide to Safe Stargazing in the Wilderness
Learn how to safely stargaze in the great outdoors. Our tips will help you have a safe and enjoyable experience while exploring the night sky.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
Lunar Eclipses: Viewing Dates and Locations
Let’s learn a little about lunar eclipses and then look at the upcoming calendar of lunar eclipses for 2023.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
stargazing date
In this article, we'll go over the basics of creating a romantic and memorable stargazing experience for you and your loved one.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
There's a new comet in town, and it's coming up fast. Comet C/2022 E3 is expected to reach naked-eye visibility by early February 2023.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
What is in The Night Sky in November
Planning is the key to productive stargazing adventures. So, what’s the schedule for November 2022? What is visible throughout the month?
Updated: Aug 9, 2024 | By Sarah Hoffschwelle Cooper
space objects you can easily see with binoculars
Using binoculars for stargazing is a fairly inexpensive way to observe many celestial objects with your own eyes.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
The brightest stars in the night sky
When you look up into the night sky, you might have noticed that not all the stars shine equally. Learn how to recognize the 5 brightest stars.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
What is the Zodiacal Light?
The zodiacal light, also known as “False Dawn” is a triangle-shaped faint glow that can sometimes be seen shortly after sunset or before dawn.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain
What is a blood moon
The moon that we are most familiar with is white in colour. However, it sometimes takes on a majestic red appearance. Read here to know why.
Updated: Sep 4, 2025 | By Tom Urbain
best stargazing apps for iPhone and Android
Applications for iPhone & Android have revolutionized backyard astronomy. It’s now easier than ever to find your way around the night sky.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | By Tom Urbain