Looking for what to see in the sky this week? This guide highlights the upcoming astronomical events. Scroll down for sky maps and viewing tips, and use the Sky Tonight app to check when and where ...

Will 169P/NEAT be visible from Earth? In August 2026, 169P/NEAT will appear in the evening sky after sunset. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be seen fairly high above the horizon, while in the ...

The Full Moon in August 2027 — traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon — occurs on Tuesday, August 17, at 07:29 GMT/UTC (3:29 AM EDT). The Moon will be located in the constellation Capricornus. It will ...

A bright planet near the Moon — what a beautiful sight, easily visible to the naked eye! Want to know if Venus or Jupiter is close to the Moon tonight? Use the free Sky Tonight app! Featuring an ...

Betelgeuse probably won’t go supernova anytime soon — but that’s no reason to overlook it. This bright orange star, marking the shoulder of the famous constellation Orion, is an excellent target from ...

The Moon takes part in many of the best sky events in September 2026, hiding Jupiter and Venus, lining up with bright stars, and ending the month as the Harvest Moon. Exceptionally bright Venus, ...

Say hello to Spica, the bright bluish Alpha star of Virgo! This stunning star often appears close to the Moon and planets in the sky. Want to make sure you’ll see it? Let the Star Walk 2 app guide you ...

Want to know which planets are visible tonight? Here’s a regularly updated guide to the visibility of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Below, you’ll find which planets can ...

Every now and then, the media produces dozens of scary headlines about rocks from space headed towards Earth. But how likely is it that an asteroid will actually hit Earth in the near future? In this ...

The Full Moon dates and times are based on AstroPixels’ Moon phases tables and indicate the exact moment the Moon reaches full phase in Universal Time. Depending on your location, the Moon may be ...

Out of all the asteroids visible in the Sky Tonight app, 99942 Apophis, also known as the God of Chaos asteroid, stands out as one of the most frequently searched. With good reason: when it was first ...

Here and below, “meteors per hour” refers to the theoretical maximum number of meteors visible under ideal conditions, known as the Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR). The Aurigids are a minor meteor shower ...