The night sky October 2025 promises to be one of the most beautiful of the year. The nights are getting longer and darker, and the autumn sky is known for its rich mix of meteor showers, planets and bright galaxies. In this month, you can enjoy the Orionids, possibly two comets, brilliant planets such as Jupiter and Saturn, and iconic [...]
The Full Moon October 2025 is one of the most striking lunar phases of the fall. This phenomenon falls this year on Oct. 7, 2025, and is known as the hunting moon. Those who go outside that evening will see a bright, almost mystical moon that is deeply rooted in tradition as well as challenging for stargazers. In this [...]
The starry sky September 2025 is one to look forward to. The days are getting shorter, the nights longer, and that means more time to look up. Where August still revolved around the famous Perseids, September shifts the focus toward autumn constellations, a striking Milky Way and several planets that are easily visible. With the [...]
The moon and planets September 2025 make for an exceptionally busy and spectacular sky month. The absolute highlight is the night of Sunday, Sept. 7: a full Wheat Moon coinciding with a total lunar eclipse. This will be followed by several special encounters with Saturn, Jupiter and Venus. So it's a month in which you'll find something [...] almost every week.
The full moon September 2025 takes place on Sept. 7 and coincides with a spectacular total lunar eclipse. This means the moon disappears completely into the Earth's shadow, turning a deep red color often called a blood moon. The peak is around 8:10 p.m. Dutch time, exactly when the [...]
The full moon August 2025 is one of the most spectacular celestial phenomena of the year. Not only does the moon grace the night in all its glory, it coincides with a unique planetary alignment as well as the annual meteor shower of the Perseids. Those who plan the night of Aug. 8-9 properly can see three astronomical highlights [...]
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 [...].
The Sky June 2025: In June 2025, the sun is high, the days are long and the nights are short. Still, there is plenty happening in the sky this month - for those who know where and when to look. Whether you are a beginner with binoculars or an advanced stargazer with a [...]
Moon and planets April 2025: what can be seen in the sky? The moon and planets April 2025 provide a series of striking conjunctions and observing moments. Whether you are just starting out in stargazing or have been a telescope enthusiast for years, this is a month to get up early or stay up late. [...]
February is a fantastic month for astronomers and stargazers. The winter sky is crisp and clear, offering breathtaking views of an array of bright planets. Whether you're a novice observer or a seasoned astrophotographer, this month is your chance to admire Venus, Mars, Jupiter and more. Read on to find out how to [...] these planets.
The next full moon occurs tonight, peaking at 10:37 pm. For areas such as South Africa and Eastern Europe, this is technically as early as Tuesday. The moon will appear full for about three days: from Sunday night to Wednesday morning. On the evening of the full moon, the moon will be close [...] in much of Europe.
Lunar eclipse 2025 promises to be spectacular. In one year, in fact, we will see not one, but two total lunar eclipses. Such blood moons are rare, and they represent the perfect time to experience the sky in detail with a telescope or camera. How does a lunar eclipse occur? A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes exactly between [...].
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