Don’t let aurora season pass you by! The equinox is approaching, bringing one of the year’s best periods for auroral activity. Whether you hope to see the northern or southern lights, this guide will ...
Looking for what to see in the sky this week? This guide highlights the upcoming astronomical events. Scroll down for sky maps and viewing tips, and use the Sky Tonight app to check when and where ...
The Moon takes part in many of the best sky events in September 2026, hiding Jupiter and Venus, lining up with bright stars, and ending the month as the Harvest Moon. Exceptionally bright Venus, ...
Betelgeuse probably won’t go supernova anytime soon — but that’s no reason to overlook it. This bright orange star, marking the shoulder of the famous constellation Orion, is an excellent target from ...
Will 169P/NEAT be visible from Earth? In August 2026, 169P/NEAT will appear in the evening sky after sunset. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be seen fairly high above the horizon, while in the ...
Here and below, “meteors per hour” refers to the theoretical maximum number of meteors visible under ideal conditions, known as the Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR). The Aurigids are a minor meteor shower ...
The Full Moon dates and times are based on AstroPixels’ Moon phases tables and indicate the exact moment the Moon reaches full phase in Universal Time. Depending on your location, the Moon may be ...
Say hello to Spica, the bright bluish Alpha star of Virgo! This stunning star often appears close to the Moon and planets in the sky. Want to make sure you’ll see it? Let the Star Walk 2 app guide you ...
Out of all the asteroids visible in the Sky Tonight app, 99942 Apophis, also known as the God of Chaos asteroid, stands out as one of the most frequently searched. With good reason: when it was first ...
In 2026, there will be 13 Full Moons, including 3 Supermoons, 3 Micromoons, 1 Blue Moon, and 2 eclipsed Full Moons. Use this calendar to quickly find out when the next Full Moon is, which ones are the ...
Sirius is not just one star but a star system with two stars: Sirius A, the brightest star in our night sky, and Sirius B, a faint white dwarf. They orbit a common center of mass, staying about 20 AU ...
La octava y última fase del ciclo lunar; ocurre entre el último cuarto y la Luna Nueva. Las fases menguantes representan a la Luna volviéndose menos iluminada, así que al inicio de esta fase, vemos la ...