Seven times in 200 years — and the next one is coming this November. At the end of the month, Jupiter, Mars, Regulus, and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Pollux is the brightest star in the constellation Gemini. It’s an orange giant, it’s brighter than its “twin” star Castor, and it may host a planet. The free Sky Tonight app can show you exactly where ...

The next planetary alignment occurs around November 14, 2026, when Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter gather in the morning sky. All four planets are bright enough for naked-eye viewing, although ...

On the mornings of November 2–4, the waning Moon moves past an arc formed by Mars (mag 0.8), Jupiter (mag −2.0), and Regulus (mag 1.4). The Moon passes Mars first, then Jupiter and Regulus. Look about ...

Dive into our infographic and explore a fascinating celestial sight: a planetary alignment. Also known as a planet parade, it happens when three or more planets appear close together in the same part ...

Mercury is the smallest planet and it's packed with extremes: 88-day years, 176-day solar days, wild temperature swings, and even a comet-like tail. In this guide, you’ll find the most interesting ...

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 ...

Is Venus visible from Earth? Venus as seen with the naked eye, through binoculars, and through a telescope. To the unaided eye, Venus appears as a bright white point of light. Binoculars can reveal ...

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 ...

Timing is everything in astronomy, and elongation is the key to catching the elusive planet Mercury. The planet reaches its next greatest elongation on November 20, so don’t miss the opportunity. Let ...