Get ready for a springtime sky show! The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak this week, offering skywatchers across the Northern Hemisphere a chance to witness one of the oldest and most reliable annual meteor showers. The 2025 Lyrids will reach…
Astronomers have detected fast-repeating radio bursts from a distant “dead” galaxy, challenging existing theories about such phenomena. The discovery was reported on January 24, 2025. Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are intense, millisecond-long pulses of radio waves originating from distant galaxies. While some…
Prepare your stargazing binoculars and telescopes for a truly remarkable event, as Mars will temporarily vanish behind the moon in an astronomical phenomenon known as a lunar occultation. This captivating event will occur on January 13, 2025, offering skywatchers across large portions…
The Orionid meteor shower is an exciting annual event, and in 2024, the peak is expected on October 20 at 18:14 UTC. If you’re planning to watch, the best times are the early mornings of October 20 and 21, from after midnight…
Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS): What to Expect Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) is an exciting new discovery in the sky. Found on September 27, 2024, by the ATLAS system, this comet belongs to a special group called Kreutz sungrazers. These comets come incredibly…
Astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike are gearing up for a celestial treat as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) makes its grand appearance in the evening skies of the Northern Hemisphere following the 12th of October. Brightening steadily, C/2023 A3 is already captivating…