The Lyrids meteor shower is set to dazzle stargazers beginning April 17, 2025, with its peak on April 22. Expect up to 18 shooting stars per hour, including spectacular fireballs!
April and May bring two dazzling meteor showers - the Lyrids and Eta Aquariids! Witness up to 60 meteors per hour as these cosmic events light up the night sky. Find out how to catch the best views!
A stunning new comet, SWAN25F, is racing towards the sun and can currently be observed in the morning sky with binoculars. Learn how to spot it and what to expect as it approaches!
A new bright green comet, C/2025 F2 (SWAN), has been discovered by amateur astronomer Michael Mattiazo. Visible now until April 14, share your sightings and photos with us!
This Saturday night, look up to see a micromoon – a smaller, dimmer full moon that occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth. Learn what makes this lunar event unique!
A micromoon is set to grace the night sky this Saturday, appearing slightly smaller and dimmer than usual. Astrophysicists explain how this subtle change occurs and what to expect in the coming months.
Tonight, witness a breathtaking mini planet parade as Mars and Jupiter align with the illuminated moon in the southwestern sky! Perfect for stargazing enthusiasts and casual observers alike.
April is set to dazzle skywatchers with overlapping meteor showers, planetary alignments, and the challenging Messier marathon! Don't miss out on this spectacular cosmic show!
Get ready for an astronomical treat this April as stargazers can witness overlapping meteor showers! The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids will light up the sky, alongside exciting events like the Messier marathon and weekly telescope viewings. Don't miss out on this cosmic spectacle!
Two NASA rockets lit up the Alaskan night sky with mesmerizing blue lights as part of an experiment to study Earth's thermosphere. Despite a third rocket failure, scientists aim to improve space weather predictions.
