Perseid Meteor Shower 2023Published: Jul 26, 2023This year, the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on a weekend, and—with an almost New Moon—we are in for a spectacular show.
Latest NewsCatch a Super Blue Moon in August 2023Published: Jul 20, 2023There’s a special Full Moon on August 31, 2023: it’s a Super Blue Moon. How rare is this? Also during the month: a Super Sturgeon Moon on August 1 and a Micro New Moon on August 16.The European Astronomy Community MeetsPublished: Jul 17, 2023Last week saw the annual meeting of the European Astronomical Society in Kraków, Poland. timeanddate was there to catch up with old friends, and share our experience of live-streaming eclipses.99% of Population in Sunlight: July 8 Isn’t the Only DatePublished: Jul 4, 2023Last year, we confirmed an internet meme claiming 99% of the world’s population gets sunlight at the same time on July 8. In fact, this happens on a whole range of dates—but only around a specific time of day.Who Gets the Most Sunlight?Published: Jun 14, 2023No matter where we live, we spend about half the year with the Sun above the horizon. But, ignoring clouds, which part of the world gets the most daylight? And which gets the least? The answers might surprise you.June 4, 2023: Venus at Farthest Distance from Sun in SkyPublished: May 31, 2023Twice every 19 months, Venus reaches its farthest point from the Sun in the sky. But on June 4, its maximum distance will be slightly less than usual.May 2023 Eclipse: Moon Just Misses Earth’s Dark ShadowPublished: May 3, 2023During a penumbral lunar eclipse on May 5, 2023, the Moon will pass within about 160 km (100 miles) of Earth’s umbral shadow.Ningaloo Eclipse Wows MillionsPublished: Apr 20, 2023Eclipse enthusiasts around the world just witnessed a rare hybrid solar eclipse that graced the skies above parts of Australia and Asia. Watch the highlights from our live stream.10 Things about the April 2023 Total Solar EclipsePublished: Apr 4, 2023When is it, where does it happen, and how can you watch it? Plus, what makes the April 20 solar eclipse so special?Bringing the Sky to the ScreenPublished: Mar 29, 2023We’re helping the science community launch a forum for everyone involved in planning and producing live astronomy broadcasts.“The Great American Eclipse?” It Starts in MexicoPublished: Mar 15, 2023With a little over a year to go until a total solar eclipse across North America, timeanddate has been helping local preparations in the city of Mazatlán.How Many Millions Live in the Path of Upcoming Eclipses?Published: Feb 27, 202331.5 and 42.6 million people live along the paths of annularity and totality for the 2023 & 2024 solar eclipses across the Americas. But which upcoming eclipse passes over the biggest resident population?
Catch a Super Blue Moon in August 2023Published: Jul 20, 2023There’s a special Full Moon on August 31, 2023: it’s a Super Blue Moon. How rare is this? Also during the month: a Super Sturgeon Moon on August 1 and a Micro New Moon on August 16.
The European Astronomy Community MeetsPublished: Jul 17, 2023Last week saw the annual meeting of the European Astronomical Society in Kraków, Poland. timeanddate was there to catch up with old friends, and share our experience of live-streaming eclipses.
99% of Population in Sunlight: July 8 Isn’t the Only DatePublished: Jul 4, 2023Last year, we confirmed an internet meme claiming 99% of the world’s population gets sunlight at the same time on July 8. In fact, this happens on a whole range of dates—but only around a specific time of day.
Who Gets the Most Sunlight?Published: Jun 14, 2023No matter where we live, we spend about half the year with the Sun above the horizon. But, ignoring clouds, which part of the world gets the most daylight? And which gets the least? The answers might surprise you.
June 4, 2023: Venus at Farthest Distance from Sun in SkyPublished: May 31, 2023Twice every 19 months, Venus reaches its farthest point from the Sun in the sky. But on June 4, its maximum distance will be slightly less than usual.
May 2023 Eclipse: Moon Just Misses Earth’s Dark ShadowPublished: May 3, 2023During a penumbral lunar eclipse on May 5, 2023, the Moon will pass within about 160 km (100 miles) of Earth’s umbral shadow.
Ningaloo Eclipse Wows MillionsPublished: Apr 20, 2023Eclipse enthusiasts around the world just witnessed a rare hybrid solar eclipse that graced the skies above parts of Australia and Asia. Watch the highlights from our live stream.
10 Things about the April 2023 Total Solar EclipsePublished: Apr 4, 2023When is it, where does it happen, and how can you watch it? Plus, what makes the April 20 solar eclipse so special?
Bringing the Sky to the ScreenPublished: Mar 29, 2023We’re helping the science community launch a forum for everyone involved in planning and producing live astronomy broadcasts.
“The Great American Eclipse?” It Starts in MexicoPublished: Mar 15, 2023With a little over a year to go until a total solar eclipse across North America, timeanddate has been helping local preparations in the city of Mazatlán.
How Many Millions Live in the Path of Upcoming Eclipses?Published: Feb 27, 202331.5 and 42.6 million people live along the paths of annularity and totality for the 2023 & 2024 solar eclipses across the Americas. But which upcoming eclipse passes over the biggest resident population?