New Interstellar Comet Incoming!
We are being visited by a comet from another solar system. Here’s why it’s historic and what to expect.
Astronomy
When Is The Orionid Meteor Shower 2025?
Love shooting stars? Then you’ll love the Orionid Meteor Shower 2025. We explain everything you need to know! Have questions? Let us know in the comments below! What Are the Orionids? The Orionid Meteor Shower, the second meteor shower of October, peaks during the early morning hours of October 21-22 each year. Why are they
Blaze Star Explosion – How To See The New Star
The Blaze Star explosion will add a new star to the night sky! Here’s how to locate it and everything else you need to know about this rare once-in-a-lifetime event. Have any questions? Ask us in the comments below. Jump to where to look What is the Blaze Star? T Coronae Borealis (T CrB for
How To See The New “Green” Comet
Update: The Green Comet (c/2022 e3 ZTF) otherwise known as Comet ZTF is currently traveling away from Earth and out of our solar system, never to return again. Your last (and best) chance to catch a glimpse will be on February 10. The full Moon will interfere until that time. (See below.) Learn more about
Will A “Christmas Star” Adorn The Sky This Year?
Not necessarily a Christmas Star, but more of a “Holiday Ornament” will appear exactly three weeks before Christmas 2024. On the evening of December 4, just after sunset, look low in the southwest sky to see Venus hovering above a slender crescent Moon. Read on to learn about Christmas stars from previous years, especially a rare event in
Look Up! A Stargazer’s Guide to March 2018
There are lots of exciting things happening in the cosmos this month, including two full Moons, several planetary line ups, and more! Here’s the full calendar astronomical events happening in March 2018.
5 Fascinating Facts About Migratory Birds
Why do birds fly south? How do they know when its time to go? We answer these and other questions about this interesting phenomenon here!
Which Stars Were Depicted in van Gogh’s “Starry Night”?
One of the most recognizable and reproduced pieces of art in the world is van Gogh’s Starry Night masterpiece. See what astronomers and art historians say were the visible stars and planets that inspired the Dutch painter back in 1889.
Is The North Star The Brightest Star?
There are many misconceptions and myths about what happens in the cosmos. What does Farmers’ Almanac Astronomer Joe Rao say about the North Star?
Why Leaves Change Color: Algonquin Bear Legend Meets Science
Learn what the Algonquin tribes believed was the cause behind the changing colors of fall.
