1 hour agoCalendar of Astronomical Events in December 2023All the astronomical events of December 2023 are collected in this guide. Planetary and comet visibility, all the meteor showers, the best stargazing events, and more! Let’s get started. Astronomical events in December 2023 We provide the event dates in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). For your location, the exact dates may vary. …Stargazing7 min readStargazing7 min read
Nov 14The Beaver Moon 2023: When to See the November Full Moon 2023?When can you see the November Full Moon, and what does it have to do with beavers? We’ll unravel that in this article. When is the Full Moon in November 2023? The next Full Moon takes place on November 27, at 09:16 GMT (04:16 a.m. ET). At this point, our natural satellite will be in the constellation Taurus…Full Moon3 min readFull Moon3 min read
Nov 13Circumpolar Constellations: Visible All The Year RoundAmong the many constellations that adorn the night sky, the circumpolar constellations hold a special place. These constellations are visible year-round from certain latitudes and have been used by various cultures for navigation, storytelling, and religious purposes. Astronomers and stargazers also use them to identify other stars and constellations in…Stars8 min readStars8 min read
Oct 18The Story of Félicette: How the World Almost Forgot About the First Cat in SpaceWhen we talk about animals in space, the first names that usually come to mind are Belka and Strelka, the brave dogs who traveled beyond our planet. But there’s another remarkable space traveler who deserves our attention: Félicette, a small black-and-white cat who made history in October 1963. …Space5 min readSpace5 min read
Oct 13Partial Lunar Eclipse on October 28, 2023: Time & Visibility MapA shallow partial lunar eclipse graces the night sky on October 28. This is going to be the biggest lunar eclipse until 2025, even if it’s not as spectacular as we’d like it to be. …Eclipse5 min readEclipse5 min read
Oct 12October Full Moon 2023: When To See the Hunter’s Moon?The October Full Moon is coming soon. Find out the exact date, so you don’t miss the best time to see our natural satellite in all its beauty. When is the Full Moon in October 2023? This month, the Full Moon will occur on October 28, at 20:24 GMT (04:24 p.m. EDT). At this time, our natural satellite…Full Moon5 min readFull Moon5 min read
Oct 6Annular Solar Eclipse 2023: Don’t Miss the Eclipse on October 14!On October 14, 2023, there will be an annular solar eclipse — one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year. Observers from several countries, such as the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, will be lucky enough to see the “ring of fire.” Others will enjoy the partial eclipse…Eclipse7 min readEclipse7 min read
Oct 4World Space Week 2023: Discover the Night Sky This Week with Our Special Offer!On October 4, space and astronomy enthusiasts start celebrating World Space Week. In today’s article, we’ll talk about this exciting event and give information on the discount that we’ve prepared for this occasion. World Space Week: brief history World Space Week is an international holiday that is held annually from October 4 to October 10…World Space Week4 min readWorld Space Week4 min read
Oct 3Comet 2P/Encke passes perihelionIn October 2023, comet 2P/Encke will make its closest approach to the Sun and reach maximum brightness. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about this comet. Comet Encke 2023 Periodic comet 2P/Encke will pass perihelion on October 22, 2023. At that moment, it will be at a distance…Comet4 min readComet4 min read
Sep 29October 2023 Celestial Events: Two Eclipses, Seven Meteor Showers and Bright VenusIn this article, you’ll find all the astronomical events that can be observed in the sky in October 2023, as well as a short description of the planets’ and comets’ visibility. Let’s get to the sky forecast for this month! Astronomical events in October 2023 Event dates are listed in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). For…Stargazing7 min readStargazing7 min read
