π Skywatching Events
Stay updated on the most exciting celestial events visible from Earth. From meteor showers to planetary alignments, these moments offer breathtaking views and a deeper connection to the cosmos.
β¨ Meteor Showers
- Eta Aquariids: Peaks around May 6 β best viewed after midnight.
- Perseids: Active mid-July to August, peaks around August 12 β very popular and bright.
- Geminids: Peaks mid-December β one of the most active showers of the year.
π Lunar & Solar Eclipses
- Partial Lunar Eclipse: September 17, 2025 β visible from Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe.
- Total Solar Eclipse: August 12, 2026 β visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain.
πͺ Planetary Alignments & Conjunctions
- Venus & Jupiter Conjunction: March 2, 2025 β bright pairing after sunset.
- Saturn Opposes the Sun: October 2025 β best time to view Saturn with a telescope.
π Best Nights for Stargazing
- New Moon Dates: June 6, July 5, August 4 β minimal moonlight, perfect for deep-sky observation.
- Milky Way Visibility: Visible in the southern sky from March to October, peaking in summer.
Grab a telescope or just lie under a dark sky. These events are your personal windows into the universeβno rocket required!