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 ...

On October 18, 1963, a French black-and-white cat Félicette became the first cat in space. She returned safely from her space mission, but her story didn’t end there. Here’s how she was selected, what ...

Don't get lost in the stars on Halloween night! Let Star Walk 2 guide you on your way. ©Vito Technology, Inc. On Halloween night, venture far from the city’s lights, into the dark, quiet countryside.

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 ...

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is a moderately bright star visible year-round from most of the Northern Hemisphere. Although it is not the brightest star in the sky, it lies less than 1° from ...

Wondering which planets you can see close together next? This guide covers the upcoming planetary conjunctions and close approaches, key dates, and what will be visible in the sky. Use the free Sky ...

Timing is everything in astronomy, and elongation is the key to catching the elusive planet Mercury. The planet reaches its next greatest elongation on October 12, so don’t miss the opportunity. Let ...

The Full Moon in October 2026 — known as the Hunter’s Moon in the Northern Hemisphere — occurs on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 04:12 GMT/UTC (12:12 AM EDT). The Moon will shine in the constellation ...

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 ...

Mysterious patterns of stars in the night sky have fascinated people since ancient times. In this quiz, you'll need to guess famous constellations from their images. Will you be able to tell ...

In 2026, the October Draconids peak under a moonless, dark sky, providing favorable conditions for observing the shower. There’s another reason to watch the Draconids closely: Their parent comet, ...