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'New star' in the Lupus constrellation is close to being visible to the naked-eye STARGAZING

'New star' in the Lupus constrellation is close to being visible to the naked-eye

A G2-level geomagnetic storm helped skywatchers catch Northern Lights further south than usual STARGAZING

A G2-level geomagnetic storm helped skywatchers catch Northern Lights further south than usual

Dark Energy Camera captures Chamaeleon I, a star-forming cloud — and it looks like a celestial painting STARGAZING

Dark Energy Camera captures Chamaeleon I, a star-forming cloud — and it looks like a celestial painting

When is the next total solar eclipse and where can you watch it? STARGAZING

When is the next total solar eclipse and where can you watch it?

When is the next total solar eclipse and where can you watch it?

North America won't see another total solar eclipse for quite some time, though a total eclipse will cross Europe in 2026.
2 days ago

'New star' in the Lupus constrellation is close to being visible to the naked-eye

Following its June 12 ASAS-SN detection at magnitude 8.7, the 'new star' was promptly spectroscopically analyzed by Yusuke Tampo of the South African Astronomical Observatory.
2 days ago

Dark Energy Camera captures Chamaeleon I, a star-forming cloud — and it looks like a celestial painting

This captivating cosmic view vividly illustrates the striking interplay between dense, dark interstellar dust and brilliantly luminous reflection nebulae.
3 days ago

A G2-level geomagnetic storm helped skywatchers catch Northern Lights further south than usual

NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) and the UK Met Office both forecasted these moderate (G2) geomagnetic storms.
6 days ago

Crater Lake in Oregon named the best national park in the U.S. for stargazing

Among the 20 best national parks in America for stargazing, Crater Lake topped the chart.
Jun 13, 2025

Unique 'smiley face' will appear in the night sky on April 25 — NASA reveals when to watch

An incredible moment in space would capture three celestial bodies in the sky, making it look like a 'smiley face' staring at you from space.
Apr 23, 2025

Solar Eclipses

A solar eclipse is probably the most spectacular celestial event that people can experience.
Nov 21, 2023

Star Hopping Guide

Star hopping is used whenever one intends to find a celestial object spreading a dim light, invisible to the naked eye.
Nov 21, 2023

A Guide to Binoculars

To understand the working principle of binoculars, first you need to know a little about telescopes. In fact, this is exactly what binoculars are, two identical telescopes placed next to each other.
Nov 21, 2023

the night sky in March

As spring awakens in the Northern Hemisphere, explore the unique celestial marvels in this transformative period.
Aug 11, 2023

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.
Aug 11, 2023

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.
Jul 18, 2023

Solar vs. Lunar Eclipse

Explore the captivating phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses. Our comprehensive guide compares their unique characteristics, occurrences, and scientific explanations.
Jul 18, 2023

Bortle Scale

Discover the Bortle Scale, a comprehensive rating system that measures light pollution levels in our skies.
Jul 17, 2023

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.
Jun 26, 2023

Upcoming Planetary Opposition Dates

Planetary opposition constitutes the best time to observe the planets with your telescope or binoculars.
Jun 19, 2023

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.
Jun 13, 2023

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.
Mar 31, 2023

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?
Feb 15, 2023

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.
Feb 6, 2023