From October 4 to 7, the waning crescent Moon will pass along a gently curved line formed by Mars (mag 1.0), Jupiter (mag −1.9), and Regulus (mag 1.4). The formation will be best seen from the ...

Wondering which planets you can see close together next? This guide covers the upcoming planetary conjunctions and close approaches, key dates, and what will be visible in the sky. Use the free Sky ...

Is Venus visible from Earth? Venus as seen with the naked eye, through binoculars, and through a telescope. To the unaided eye, Venus appears as a bright white point of light. Binoculars can reveal ...

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 ...

In 2026, the October Draconids peak under a moonless, dark sky, providing favorable conditions for observing the shower. There’s another reason to watch the Draconids closely: Their parent comet, ...

What does opposition mean in astronomy? Astronomical opposition means that a planet appears directly opposite the Sun in the sky as seen from Earth. From our perspective, this corresponds to a planet ...

Timing is everything in astronomy, and elongation is the key to catching the elusive planet Mercury. The planet reaches its next greatest elongation on October 12, so don’t miss the opportunity. Let ...

Here is a brief overview of the meteor showers in October 2026. Hourly rates are ZHR estimates: the number of meteors visible in one hour under ideal dark skies with the radiant directly overhead.

Every now and then, the media produces dozens of scary headlines about rocks from space headed towards Earth. But how likely is it that an asteroid will actually hit Earth in the near future? In this ...

The next equinox arrives on March 20, 2027, at 20:25 GMT/UTC! In the Northern Hemisphere, this event signals the beginning of spring, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it marks the arrival of autumn.

The Beehive Cluster is one of the most famous deep-sky objects. It's an excellent object for beginner astronomers, which never gets boring, even after you become more experienced. You can easily find ...

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 ...