Perseid Meteor Shower
The 2015 Perseid meteor shower will peak around August 11. A new moon on August 14, 2015 will create perfect conditions for watching the meteor shower. more
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Orionid Meteor Shower
In 2015, the Orionid meteor shower will be visible from October 2 to November 7. The shower is expected to peak on the night of October 20 and 21, 2015. more
Watch out for Lyrid Meteor Shower!
The Lyrid Meteor Shower will peak on Wednesday, April 22 2015 and the best place to watch it is in Europe after midnight. more
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower
The 2015 Eta Aquarids are expected to peak on May 5 and May 6, 2015. more
What are comets?
Comets are small celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Made of dust and ice, they are remnants of Solar System's formation. more
Camelopardalids meteor shower
Everything you need to know about the May 2014 Camelopardalids meteor shower. more
All about comet Encke
Everything you need to know about Comet Encke (2P/Encke). more
3 comets in 2013
Three comets - comet ISON, comet Lovejoy and comet Encke will grace the winter skies in 2013. more
All about Comet Lovejoy
Comet Lovejoy (C/2013 R1) is one of 3 comets that will grace the skies in November, 2013. more
All about Comet ISON
Everything you need to know about Comet ISON or C/2012 S1. more
2013: Year of comets
2013 is going to be a good year for comet watchers, with at least 3 comets that may be visible without the aid of sophisticated equipment. more
Astronomical Terms
What do astronomers really mean when they use those technical terms? more
2015 Cosmic Calendar
Sky watchers have wonderful sights still to come in 2015. Meteor Showers will peak, a Partial Solar Eclipse and the last Blood Moon in a tetrad awaits. more
Watch out for Comet Lovejoy in January 2015
Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) will become visible to the naked eye in the next few days. more
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