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 ...
On August 31, the most prominent object near the Moon will be the planet Saturn (mag 0.5) in the constellation Pisces. Then, from September 1 to 3, the Moon will pass through the constellation Aries, ...
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 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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In 2026, there will be 13 Full Moons, including 3 Supermoons, 3 Micromoons, 1 Blue Moon, and 2 eclipsed Full Moons. Use this calendar to quickly find out when the next Full Moon is, which ones are the ...
Tonight is the August 28, 2026 partial lunar eclipse — beginning on August 27 in the Americas — and it’s set to be the most dramatic lunar eclipse until late 2028. On August 27–28, up to 96% of the ...