This weekend, the night sky is set to put on a show with the Geminid meteor shower reaching its peak. This event is a big deal for people who love watching the stars. Expect to see lots of meteors, including some super bright ones called fireballs, lighting up the sky. The best time to watch is fro
Telescopes have come a long way in recent years, with technology making it easier than ever to explore the night sky. There are two main types to consider: traditional visual telescopes and digital astrophotography telescopes. Each has its own strengths, depending on what you're looking for. Tr
In October 2025, the night sky puts on a rare show with two comets visible to the naked eye. Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN are making their closest approaches to Earth, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers. Comet Lemmon, discovered in January 2025, is expected to shine brightest around Hallow
This week, sky gazers have a special treat. Two comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are making their way through our solar system. These icy space travelers are getting closer to Earth, and their brightness is peaking. Comet Lemmon is the star of the show. On Tuesday, it will be at its brightest and closest t
June 2025 is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with several notable celestial events and sky sights to look forward to. The moon will have some close encounters with various stars and planets throughout the month. The Arietid meteor shower will reach its daytime peak, offering a chance t
The sky is putting on a show this week. Early risers will get a treat. Three planets and a crescent moon will be visible just before dawn on Friday. This event is called a planet parade. It happens when planets line up and can be seen with the naked eye. This is not the only sky event this mont
Are you ready for a celestial treat? Tonight, the Moon is going to play a cosmic game of hide and seek with Mars. This rare event, called an occultation, happens when the Moon covers a planet from our view. On January 13, 2025, the nearly full Wolf Moon will temporarily block our view of Mars. Why i
This weekend, something exciting is happening in the night sky! The Leonids meteor shower will be extra easy to see, say experts. This isn't just any meteor shower. It's linked to a comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which is about 3. 6 kilometers wide and takes 33 years to orbit the Sun. Every Novembe
Have you heard about the comet that's been zooming past Earth? C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still hanging around but it's getting harder to spot with the naked eye. Don't worry, you can still see it up close today! Astronomer Gianluca Masi from the Virtual Telescope Project is hosting a free lives
Are you ready for a night of celestial wonders? Wisconsin is about to experience something special. This Thursday, the full moon will be a supermoon, the third in a series of four this year. Named the Hunter's Moon, it'll look bigger and brighter because it's closer to Earth. But that's not all! Com
