How to See the 2026 Draconids Meteor Shower
Meteor showers are one of the most exciting astronomical events you can experience. You stand out under a starry sky, patiently waiting and watching the countless pinpricks of light over head, and then – suddenly! – a streak of light flashes across the sky, as a tiny piece of cometary debris enters and burns up in the earth's atmosphere...
8 Must-See Astronomy Events in the September Night Sky This Year
It's hard to follow up a month like August: every year the August night sky wows with the Perseids shower and a host of other astronomical events. But this year September does its best: the September night sky is full of interesting astronomical events. This month you'll be treated to a series of planet-gazing opportunities, a few other celestial objects, and of course the September equinox...
How to See the 2026 Perseids Meteor Shower
It's fast approaching: one of the best nights of the year to see meteors, shooting stars, or whatever you call those stunning objects that streak across the night sky burning up as they enter earth's atmosphere. That's right: it's almost time for the peak of the 2023 Perseids meteor shower...
How to See the Next Lunar Eclipse: August 27-28, 2026
As interest in astrotourism grows, eclipse chasing has become an increasingly popular activity. Whether you travel to see an eclipse or are lucky enough to enjoy them as they pass over your home, there's no denying that eclipses are powerful and humbling to experience. But when is the next lunar eclipse occurring?...
11 Must-See Astronomical Events in the August Night Sky This Year
Planets, asteroids, and meteors – oh my! August is one of the best night months of the year for astronomical events. This is primarily due to the Perseids, arguably the best meteor shower of the year. But the Perseids aren't the only thing worth seeing in the night sky this month. The August night sky has plenty else to see...
How to See the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse on August 12
Seeing a solar eclipse is one of the most impressive and rare space tourism experiences on Earth. After being treated to two great eclipses across North America in less than a decade, traveling to see an eclipse is an increasingly popular activity for those of us who love space here on Earth. I've done it in the past – and I plan to do it again (Egypt 2027, here I come!!!)...
9 Must-See Astronomical Events in the July Night Sky This Year
Some months are astronomically quiet – others are bursting with a variety of interesting events to try and see, keeping in mind the moon phases and weather. This year, July is somewhere in the middle; throughout the July night sky, you’ll have the chance to spot planets, shooting stars, and even some deep-space objects...
16 Must-See Astronomical Events in the June Night Sky This Year
Some months may not seem particularly exciting for stargazing when you first glance, and then you dig into the astronomical events to realize how much is actually going on. June 2023 is one of those months; the major astronomical events in the June night sky are really just a series of planet-gazing opportunities – not that there's anything wrong with that...
8 Must-See Astronomy Events in the May Night Sky This Year
As the weather warms in the northern hemisphere, there's nothing quite like a night of stargazing. While many of us are unable to travel for astronomy meetups and star parties, we can still set up in our backyards and local parks to enjoy the May night sky. This month, we'll receive a series of astronomical treats...
How to See the 2026 Lyrids Meteor Shower
After several slow months of meteoric activity, it's finally here: the first major meteor shower of the year, the Lyrids! It's the first good opportunity of the calendar year when you can see shooting stars streak across the night sky burning up as they enter earth’s atmosphere. That’s right: it’s almost time for the peak of the 2022 Lyrids meteor shower!...
