As 2025 moves into its final months, the night sky is about to put on a spectacular show. From dazzling meteor showers to rare comet appearances, stargazers and skywatchers will have plenty to enjoy. Whether you’re a casual observer or a serious astronomy fan, these upcoming events between late September and December 2025 are worth… Read More »
For centuries, humans have gazed at the night sky and wondered if we’re alone in the universe. That question took a major step toward being answered this year as NASA confirmed a staggering milestone more than 6,000 exoplanets (planets orbiting stars beyond our Sun) have now been discovered. It’s a number that seemed unimaginable just… Read More »
Hunter’s Moon Supermoon to Dazzle the Skies on October 7, 2025 Skywatchers and stargazers, mark your calendars! On the evening of October 7, 2025, the night sky will be graced by the Hunter’s Moon, which this year doubles as a Supermoon — the first of 2025. What is the Hunter’s Moon? 🌾 The Hunter’s Moon… Read More »
When we think of satellites, materials like aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber usually come to mind. But in a surprising and innovative move, engineers in Scandinavia have designed the world’s first satellite made primarily from wood. Known as WISA Woodsat, this project could mark the beginning of a new era in sustainable space technology. … Read More »
Neptune in Opposition: The Brightest Night of the Year Tonight, skywatchers across the globe are in for a rare treat as Neptune, the outermost planet in our solar system, reaches opposition. This event occurs when Earth moves directly between the Sun and Neptune, placing the distant ice giant opposite the Sun in our sky. The… Read More »
On Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, stargazers will be treated to a beautiful celestial event. A 9% illuminated waxing crescent moon will shine brightly in the south-southwest sky, appearing close to the red planet Mars. This cosmic pairing is a perfect chance to enjoy the night sky with the naked eye. What You’ll See… Read More »
October 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable month for skywatchers. Not one, but two comets will grace the night sky and could become visible to the naked eye under the right conditions. The pair, Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN), are on track to pass close enough to Earth this… Read More »
First Supermoon of 2025 to Dazzle the Skies on October 7 On October 7, 2025, skywatchers around the globe will be treated to the first Supermoon of the year — a dazzling celestial sight where the Moon appears larger, brighter, and more dramatic than usual. What Makes a Supermoon Special? A Supermoon occurs when the… Read More »
At 2:19 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 22, 2025, the sun will officially cross the celestial equator, marking the fall equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. While this shift signals the start of autumn with shorter days and longer nights, it also sets the stage for something even more spectacular: enhanced chances of seeing the Northern… Read More »
For decades, Earth’s skies have hidden a quiet traveler a tiny companion following our planet’s journey around the Sun. Astronomers have now confirmed that a small asteroid, known as 2025 PN7, has been moving in sync with Earth for nearly 60 years, making it one of our planet’s so-called quasi-moons. This surprising discovery adds another… Read More »