Tag: Observing tips
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A Super Wolf Moon Rises: How to See 2026’s First Supermoon
What is a Supermoon and why 2026’s Wolf Moon matters A “supermoon” happens when the Moon is at or near its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. In 2026, we’ll enjoy three supermoons, with the year’s first bringing a special name—the Wolf Moon—that echoes traditional…
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Christmas Night Sky 2025: A Guide to What You Can See on Dec 25
Introduction: A Christmas Night Sky Worth Watching After the festive meals, gifts, and family photos, the winter night sky offers a quiet, awe-inspiring finale. The December 25, 2025 sky presents a mix of bright planets, a recognizable winter constellation lineup, and a Moon that can add drama to your telescope session or backyard gaze. With…
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10 Sky Moments That Dazzled Us in 2025
Introduction: A Year Under Remarkable Skies 2025 brought a lineup of celestial events that captured imaginations across the globe. From brilliant comets gracing the pre-dawn sky to dramatic eclipses and shimmering auroras, stargazers were treated to a year of wonder. This feature recaps ten standout moments that defined skywatching in 2025, offering context, what to…
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Watching 3I/ATLAS: Free Livestream of the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach
What to Expect: The Closest Approach of Interstellar 3I/ATLAS On December 18, skywatchers around the world will have a rare chance to witness a visitor from beyond our solar system as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth. This is a fleeting event that will attract both seasoned astronomers and curious beginners. While…
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Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti: Watch This Week’s Sky Events
Spot Ceres Near Phi2 Ceti This Friday Evening If you’re looking for a captivating sky event this week, set your sights on Ceres, the dwarf planet, as it makes a close approach to the 5th-magnitude star Phi2 Ceti this Friday evening. Viewing will be best about two hours after sunset, when darkness has settled in…
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10 Countries Best Positioned to View 3I/ATLAS With the Naked Eye
Overview: A truly global naked-eye moment 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar visitor predicted to light up the night skies, offers observers across a broad geographic footprint a chance to spot it with the naked eye. With early sky charts from NASA guiding viewing windows and skywatching communities rallying around public events, late October and early November 2025…
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Astronomy Week Sept 29–Oct 5, 2025: Bucharest Skywatch
Overview for Bucharest: Sept 29–Oct 5, 2025 As the Sun sets around 18:53 in Bucharest, the night lengthens into a comfortable observing window. This week brings a lively mix of outer-planet drama and bright inner planets, with Saturn dominating the early-evening sky and Venus and Jupiter making dawn appearances. The Sun sits in Virgo through…