Do you want to get a good look at the full moon in April 2026? Then you'll need to pay attention to the timing. In astronomy, the moon is only ‘full’ at one exact moment, but to us, it looks like a large illuminated disk for three nights in a row. In April, we call this the Pink Moon. Spoiler: [...]
What makes the February 2026 planetary alignment so special? The February 2026 planetary alignment is one of the most striking planetary conjunctions of this decade. On and around Feb. 28, 2026, six planets are on the same side of the Sun at the same time, making them appear in the evening sky, as seen from Earth, within one wide arc. What [...]
The January 2026 starry sky: recognizable, and lots happening! The January 2026 starry sky brings one of the most recognizable celestial scenes of the year. As soon as darkness falls, a backdrop forms that almost every stargazer instinctively recognizes: Orion in the south, the Pleiades high in the east, Auriga and Gemini above you, and in [...]
The Full Moon January 2026: the first highlight of the new year The Full Moon January 3, 2026, traditionally the Wolf Moon of January 2026, appears on the night of Jan. 2 to 3 and is the first celestial landmark of the year. The winter season is known for its clear, cold layers of air, and precisely because of this, [....]
Very occasionally, an object appears at the edge of our solar system that breaks through everything we are used to. 1I/ʻOumuamua did it in 2017. 2I/Borisov did it again in 2019. And in 2025 it will happen for the third time: 3I ATLAS, a visitor from outside our solar system, will pass by. Since its discovery on [...]
The night sky December 2025 is one of the richest skies of the year. The nights are long (and cold), the light of the winter sky is bright, and many of the best-known constellations climb high above the horizon. Those who go outside in December (if all goes well, most do) notice how quickly darkness falls [....]
The starry sky August 2025 is exceptionally interesting this year for anyone who enjoys looking upward. Not only because the summer months offer warm, clear nights, but also because of a special planet parade in which six planets are visible simultaneously. Add in the annual Perseid meteor swarm and you have one of the most beautiful months of the year [...].
Planetary viewing May 2025 is a must for anyone who likes to look up. With as many as four visible planets as well as a rare possible supernova approaching, this is a month full of cosmic spectacle. Both the evening sky and the morning sky have something special to offer. Watching planets May 2025 in the evening hours The best times to [...]
The night sky in January 2025 offers an impressive astronomical phenomenon: an extraordinary planetary alignment. This spectacular spectacle, in which six planets are visible almost in a perfect line, is an opportunity not to be missed. Later in February, Mercury joins this celestial parade, bringing the total to seven visible planets. This phenomenon [...]
2024 was an exciting year for astronomy and telescopes. Smart technologies, groundbreaking discoveries and a growing interest in stargazing have changed the landscape of astronomy. As we look forward to 2025, let's take a look back at the trends that have characterized the past year and look ahead to what stargazers can expect. Looking back at 2024: what has [...]
After the recent appearance of the rare comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas and a show of the northern lights, the end of the month offers another chance to admire an impressive comet in the Netherlands and Belgium. A new spectacle: C/2024 S1 (Atlas) In mid-October, the extraordinary comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas shot past our planet, an event that only one [...]
Scientists think meltwater under Mars ice could possibly support microbial life. Although no evidence has ever been found for life on Mars, a new NASA study suggests that microbes could possibly survive under frozen water on the planet's surface. Through computer modeling, the study's authors showed that [...]
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