5 days agoFull Moon in February 2023: Snow MoonThe second Full Moon of 2023 will occur on February 5. In this article, we’ll tell you why it’s called the Snow Moon and what’s the best time for its observation. When is the Full Moon in February 2023? This month, the Moon will reach its full phase on February 5 at 18:29 GMT (1:29 p.m. EST). Our…Moon3 min readMoon3 min read
6 days agoWhat’s in the Sky Tonight: February 2023The night sky in February offers many wonders for stargazers from both hemispheres. Read on to find out when and where to see them. For even more astronomical events this year, check out our Astronomy Calendar 2023. Planets visible from the Northern Hemisphere The brightest Venus (magnitude -3.9) shines low above the southwestern horizon in the…Stargazing4 min readStargazing4 min read
Jan 21Chinese New Year 2023: Year of the Water RabbitChinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is right around the corner! It is the most important festival in China and a major event in many other Asian countries. This article will tell you everything you need to know about it. When is Chinese New Year 2023? In 2023, Chinese New Year (called Spring…Chinese New Year6 min readChinese New Year6 min read
Jan 8Top 10 Must-See Celestial Events in 2023In 2023, we’ll see a bright comet, a rare hybrid solar eclipse, and other unique astronomical events. Check the following list and circle the best nights for stargazing in your calendar! January 4: Quadrantid meteor shower peak The year starts with the Quadrantids. It is one of the most active meteor showers of the year: its…Stargazing4 min readStargazing4 min read
Jan 2Best Deep-Sky Objects in January 2023The first month of the new year brings us many beautiful targets to see in the night sky. In this article, we’ll tell you about the deep-sky objects (mostly star clusters) that will be well-placed for observation in January. The dates provided in our list are the nights when the…Astronomy6 min readAstronomy6 min read
Jan 2January 2023: What Planet is Next to the Moon Tonight?In January 2023, the Moon will meet Mars, Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter in the sky. Check this calendar to learn what planet is closest to the Moon right now. What does a conjunction with the Moon mean? In astronomy, a conjunction is an apparent event that occurs when two or more space objects are visible very close to…Night Sky5 min readNight Sky5 min read
Dec 29, 2022Comets 2023: List of Comets Visible From EarthIn 2023, a whole bunch of comets will reach perihelion and gain maximum brightness. Some of them will likely become visible through small telescopes and binoculars or even with the naked eye. In our list, we included ten comets that are expected to reach a magnitude of 10 or brighter…Comet6 min readComet6 min read
Dec 29, 2022What’s in the Sky Tonight: January 2023This January, stargazers from both hemispheres will get a chance to see a bright comet, several noteworthy Moon-planet conjunctions, a mighty meteor shower, and some beautiful constellations. Here are some of the celestial events that you should definitely observe: The Quadrantids peak on the night of January 4–5. Although the…January9 min readJanuary9 min read
Dec 27, 2022Full Moons Calendar 2023: The Year Of 13 Full Moons2023 is an exceptional year with 13 Full Moons, four (or two, depending on what source to rely on) Supermoons and one Blue Moon. Track all of them with this calendar and learn their names and meanings. Unfortunately, 2023 is missing a Blood Moon — a Full Moon that coincides…Full Moon8 min readFull Moon8 min read
Dec 24, 2022Meteor Shower Calendar 2023: Shooting Stars TonightMeteor Showers 2023 In the list below, we’ve included notable meteor showers that will occur in 2023. All of them have a zenithal hourly rate (ZHR) of at least 10 meteors per hour. We’ve added a star emoji to particularly promising showers with favorable observation conditions. Quadrantids: January 4 Meteors/hour: 110 Moon illumination: 95% Active: Dec…Meteor7 min readMeteor7 min read
