Monthly updates about near earth objects (comets, asteroids), moon, planets an deep sky objects to look out for.
The Messier Catalog is a collection of 110 deep-sky objects—galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters—compiled in the 18th century by French astronomer Charles Messier to help observers distinguish permanent celestial objects from comets. Because Messier observed from Paris, most of his catalog highlights objects visible in … Continue readingFind the Best Messier Objects for Your Telescope — by Month and Location
On the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025, spilling into Monday the 8th for Asia/Oceania, the Full Moon will slip into Earth’s shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse—the famous “blood moon.” This one is a good one: it’s the longest total lunar eclipse since 2022, … Continue readingDon’t Miss the September 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon Guide & Viewing Tips)
Astronomers have just confirmed the arrival of an extraordinary new interstellar object entering our solar system. Its name is 3I/Atlas, and it marks only the third confirmed interstellar object ever detected — a truly rare and thrilling discovery for science. Not Your Average Comet What … Continue readingA Rare Visitor From Beyond: Meet Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas
By Wido Oerlemans — June 23, 2025 As amateur astrophotographers, we spend countless nights capturing small patches of the night sky. Whether we’re using a modest APO refractor, a Newtonian reflector, or a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope paired with a camera, we know how much effort it … Continue readingThe Vera Rubin Observatory Just Revealed Its First Images — This is the Most Powerful Smart Telescope Ever Built!
🌕Welcome to the Lunar Dashboard🌕 The Moon is one of the most fascinating objects in our sky—constantly changing, always inspiring. This page provides real-time updates on the current moon phase, its position relative to the Sun, and upcoming moon phases and lunar eclipses. Whether you’re … Continue readingLive Moon Phase & Lunar Eclipse Dashboard
In each constellation below, you’ll find some of the best deep-sky objects to observe and/or photograph during spring with a telescope, including their common names and catalogue numbers (e.g., Messier or NGC). The approximate angular size of each object is provided in arcminutes (‘) or … Continue reading🌸 The Best Spring Deep-Sky Objects to Photograph — By Constellation and Date
Dive into the heart of our solar system with live, near-real-time images of the Sun, captured by the GOES-19, SDO, and other NOAA/NASA satellites. Stay updated on the latest solar activity, coronal mass ejections, solar wind activity, and aurora predictions. Whether you’re an astrophysics enthusiast … Continue readingReal-time Solar Activity Dashboard
🌠 Don’t Miss the Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaking April 21–22, 2025 🌠 Get ready for one of April’s most enchanting sky shows! The Lyrid meteor shower, active from April 16 to 25, will reach its peak on the night of April 21 into the … Continue readingHow to Watch and Photograph the Lyrid Meteor Shower – Peaking April 21–22, 2025
A so-called RARE “planetary alignment” expected to be visible in late January and early February 2025, has been making waves in the news and on social media. Headlines like “A Rare View of Six Planets Aligning” (Euronews) or “…almost All Planets Aligned in the Night … Continue readingPlanetary Parade JAN/FEB 2025: Worth the Hype? Where to look?
The Crab Nebula (Messier 1 or M1) is one of the most iconic celestial objects in the night sky. With its swirling filaments of gas and intricate web of colors, this supernova remnant tells a story that began nearly a thousand years ago. As an … Continue readingThe Crab Nebula (M1): A Supernova’s Footprint