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First Day of Fall 2023: All About Autumnal Equinox

The 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. …

Equinox

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First Day of Fall 2023: All About Autumnal Equinox
First Day of Fall 2023: All About Autumnal Equinox
Equinox

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Sep 1

Celestial 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. …

Astronomy

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Celestial Events in September 2023: New Season Begins This Month!
Celestial Events in September 2023: New Season Begins This Month!
Astronomy

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Aug 25

Aquila: The Eagle Constellation

Aquila 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. …

Stars

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Aquila: The Eagle Constellation
Aquila: The Eagle Constellation
Stars

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Aug 16

C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) — New Bright Comet Approaching Earth

On 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! …

Comet

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C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) — New Bright Comet Approaching Earth
C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) — New Bright Comet Approaching Earth
Comet

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Aug 8

12P/Pons–Brooks: 2024 Comet To See Without Optics

The 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. …

Comet

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12P/Pons–Brooks: 2024 Comet To See Without Optics
12P/Pons–Brooks: 2024 Comet To See Without Optics
Comet

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Aug 1

Celestial Events in August 2023: 2 Supermoons in 1 Month, Prolific Perseids’ Peak, and More

In 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…

Stargazing

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Celestial Events in August 2023: 2 Supermoons in 1 Month, Prolific Perseids’ Peak, and More
Celestial Events in August 2023: 2 Supermoons in 1 Month, Prolific Perseids’ Peak, and More
Stargazing

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Jul 24

Regulus — The Little King Star In The Heart Of The Lion

If 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…

Stars

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Regulus — The Little King Star In The Heart Of The Lion
Regulus — The Little King Star In The Heart Of The Lion
Stars

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Jul 18

Summer Triangle: 3 Stars From 3 Constellations

The 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. …

Stargazing

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Summer Triangle: 3 Stars From 3 Constellations
Summer Triangle: 3 Stars From 3 Constellations
Stargazing

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Jul 15

Celestial 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…

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Celestial Coordinates: RA, Dec, Alt, Az, Etc.
Celestial Coordinates: RA, Dec, Alt, Az, Etc.

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Jun 30

Best Deep-Sky Objects Tonight: July 2023

In 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…

Astronomy

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Best Deep-Sky Objects Tonight: July 2023
Best Deep-Sky Objects Tonight: July 2023
Astronomy

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