1 day agoFirst Day of Fall 2023: All About Autumnal EquinoxThe switch between summer and autumn is marked by the autumnal equinox. Here is everything you need to know about this event. What is it? The autumnal equinox (as well as spring equinox) is the moment when neither of the Earth’s hemispheres is inclined towards or away from the Sun. …Equinox7 min readEquinox7 min read
Sep 1Celestial Events in September 2023: New Season Begins This Month!From a bright comet to zodiacal light, we’ve made a list of all the remarkable sky events for this month. Keep reading to find out more! Astronomical events in September 2023 We provide event dates in Greenwich Mean Time. For your location, the exact date may differ. …Astronomy9 min readAstronomy9 min read
Aug 25Aquila: The Eagle ConstellationAquila is a long-known constellation: it was one of the 48 constellations described by Ptolemy in the Almagest. There are plenty of ancient myths from all over the world about the celestial Eagle. Modern-day astronomers are also attracted to the stars and objects located within Aquila’s boundaries. …Stars6 min readStars6 min read
Aug 16C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) — New Bright Comet Approaching EarthOn August 11, Japanese amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura detected a bright object very close to the Sun. No one had seen it before because the object was lost in the glare of our star. And, exciting news, it turned out to be a brand-new bright comet! …Comet4 min readComet4 min read
Aug 812P/Pons–Brooks: 2024 Comet To See Without OpticsThe 12P/Pons-Brooks comet is heading towards the Earth. It’s still a telescope object for now, but if you have a little patience, you might be able to spot it with the naked eye in April 2024. …Comet5 min readComet5 min read
Aug 1Celestial Events in August 2023: 2 Supermoons in 1 Month, Prolific Perseids’ Peak, and MoreIn August 2023, you can see two Supermoons (including the biggest of the year), one of the best meteor showers of 2023, the planet Saturn at its brightest, and other great astronomical events. Here is the full list! Astronomical events in August 2023 The event dates are given in Greenwich Mean Time. To determine the…Stargazing8 min readStargazing8 min read
Jul 24Regulus — The Little King Star In The Heart Of The LionIf you’ve ever wondered if the Great Kings of the past are watching us from the sky, look no further than Regulus. It is located in the constellation Leo, and its name translates from Latin as “little king”. But even if you’re not into the mystical, Regulus is still a…Stars6 min readStars6 min read
Jul 18Summer Triangle: 3 Stars From 3 ConstellationsThe Summer Triangle is a prominent star pattern. Its stars (Vega, Deneb, Altair) are so bright that the pattern is visible even on bright summer evenings in the Northern Hemisphere. By the way, although it’s called the “Summer” Triangle, it’s actually visible all year round. …Stargazing6 min readStargazing6 min read
Jul 15Celestial Coordinates: RA, Dec, Alt, Az, Etc.What do you need to find a specific place (let’s say, a city) on the Earth? That’s right, you just need to know its coordinates: latitude and longitude. For instance, New York City is positioned at latitude 40° north and longitude 74° west. But what if you want to locate…8 min read8 min read
Jun 30Best Deep-Sky Objects Tonight: July 2023In July, four deep-sky objects will be in the best position in the sky; three of them may be seen with the naked eye. Let’s take a closer look at each of them. How to find deep-sky objects in the sky? Before you go hunting for deep-sky objects, install Sky Tonight or Star Walk 2. With their help…Astronomy4 min readAstronomy4 min read
