This December, we’ll see seven lunar-planetary conjunctions and two lunar occultations. Check this calendar to learn what planet is closest to the Moon right now. December 2: Moon-Jupiter conjunction On December 2, 2022, at 12:52 GMT (7:52 a.m. EST), the Moon will pass at a distance of 2°30' from Jupiter. To see them close…

November brings us a great celestial spectacle — the Moon will take the reddish tinge while the Earth passes between it and the Sun. The event is called a total lunar eclipse, and here we’ll help you to get the best view of it. When is the lunar eclipse in November 2022? The total lunar eclipse will occur…

Usually, November can’t boast prolific meteor showers, but this year it might surprise stargazers. Here’s a list of five showers reaching their peaks of activity this month. We also recommend you to read our earlier article if you want to get useful tips on observing meteors. November 4–5: Southern Taurids ZHR: 5 Moon illumination…

What does the November Full Moon have to do with beavers, and why is the Beaver Moon 2022 going to be special? Let’s figure it out. When is the Full Moon in November 2022? This month, the Full Moon will occur on November 8 at 11:02 GMT. At this time, our natural satellite will lie in the constellation…

This month, we’ll see five lunar-planetary conjunctions with four planets: the Moon will meet Saturn twice and also pass near Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. Check our conjunctions calendar to learn what planet is closest to the Moon right now. November 1: Moon-Saturn conjunction On November 1, 2022, at 21:08 GMT (5:08 p.m. EDT), the…

A deep partial solar eclipse is coming on October 25, 2022. It will be observable from most of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and western parts of Asia. Keep reading to learn the exact time and cities it will be visible from. Safety Reminder: never look directly at the…

Currently, comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is rather faint, but by February 2023, it might get bright enough to be seen through binoculars. This article has collected everything known about comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). C/2022 E3 (ZTF): new comet discovered On March 2, 2022, a new comet was spotted in the constellation Aquila at a distance of…

The October Full Moon is coming soon. Learn the exact date so as not to miss the best time to observe our natural satellite and the sky objects surrounding it. When is the Full Moon in October 2022? This month, the Full Moon will occur on October 9, at 20:55 GMT. At this time, our natural satellite will…

October 2: Mercury’s retrograde motion ends On October 2, 2022, Mercury ends its retrograde motion that lasted from September 9. It means that the planet will appear to move prograde, or “normally” — from east to west — until the next retrograde period that will start on December 29, 2022. By the way, Mercury is not…