2 days agoWhat Is the Ecliptic: The Sun’s Path In the SkyHave you ever noticed a yellow dotted line stretching across the sky in stargazing apps like Star Walk 2 or Sky Tonight? That’s the ecliptic — probably the most significant celestial reference line. In this article, we’ll explore what the ecliptic is, why it’s so important, and how it relates…Sun11 min readSun11 min read
May 8What Do We Know About Space?Space is vast and full of mysteries. Many of them are yet to be solved, even though science has moved really far. Let’s sum up what is known at this point. What is space? Space is a near-perfect vacuum without any air. It is not empty: it contains many forms of radiation, as…Space6 min readSpace6 min read
May 4Deep Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on May 5, 2023: Visibility and TimelineOn the night of May 5–6, 2023, people in much of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia will have a chance to see a deep penumbral lunar eclipse — deep enough to be visible to the naked eye! …Eclipse6 min readEclipse6 min read
May 2Full Moon in May 2023: Flower MoonIn 2023, the Full Flower Moon will occur on May 5. As a special bonus, a lunar eclipse will take place on the same day! Here’s everything you should know about this Full Moon. When is the Full Moon in May 2023? The Moon will reach its full phase on May 5, 2023, at 17:34 GMT (01:34 p.m…Full Moon4 min readFull Moon4 min read
May 2Celestial Events in May 2023: Comets, Meteor Showers, PlanetsMay 2023 will be an exciting month for astronomy enthusiasts, with several notable celestial events taking place throughout the month, including meteor showers, Moon-planets conjunctions, and a lunar eclipse. To always have an up-to-date astronomy calendar in your hand, get the Sky Tonight app. Astronomical events in May 2023 Note that the data are specified…Night Sky7 min readNight Sky7 min read
Apr 14Vega Star Facts — The Brightest Star in LyraVega is one of the most studied stars, which still has enough to surprise us. In this article, you will learn how to spot Vega in the sky and explore what makes it such a fascinating object of study. Why is Vega so important? For thousands of years, the star Vega has been observed by…Stars8 min readStars8 min read
Apr 12Hybrid Solar Eclipse of April 20, 2023 — Australia, Indonesia, Timor-LesteOn the night of April 19 to April 20, 2023, the rarest type of solar eclipse will occur. It’s called a hybrid eclipse. Here you’ll learn where and when to watch the solar eclipse and what makes it so special. …Solar Eclipse5 min readSolar Eclipse5 min read
Apr 10What Is a Blue Moon, And When Is The Next One?On August 31, 2023, at 01:35 GMT, the second Full Moon in a calendar month will occur. Although such Full Moon is widely known as a Blue Moon, this naming is the result of a mistake. Read on to learn the true meaning of a Blue Moon. What is a Blue Moon? The origin of…Moon4 min readMoon4 min read
Apr 6Daytime Astronomy: How to See Stars, Planets & the Moon During the DayYou don’t have to ruin your daily routine and stay up all night to enjoy the beauty of the sky. In this guide, you’ll learn which celestial objects can be seen in the sky during the day. What can we see in the sky in the daytime? Daytime in astronomy lasts from the moment when the upper edge of the…Astronomy9 min readAstronomy9 min read
Apr 4Full Moon in April 2023: Pink MoonOn April 6, the Full Pink Moon will occur. Apart from the intriguing name, it’s just one of the most beautiful and easy-to-observe sky events. …Full Moon4 min readFull Moon4 min read
