The stars and planets in April 2026 mark a particularly turning point for anyone who likes to look up. As iconic winter constellations such as Orion and Taurus finally disappear beyond the western horizon, a window opens to the deep universe that often remains hidden during the humid summer months. For owners of a Dobson [...]
Starry Skies February 2026 offers a unique window for anyone who takes visual astronomy seriously, or has a passion for the night sky! As winter slowly turns into spring, the northern hemisphere's most iconic objects are in their best positions. For owners of a Dobson telescope, this is a month [...]
What makes the February 2026 planetary alignment so special? The February 2026 planetary alignment is one of the most striking planetary conjunctions of this decade. On and around Feb. 28, 2026, six planets are on the same side of the Sun at the same time, making them appear in the evening sky, as seen from Earth, within one wide arc. What [...]
The January 2026 starry sky: recognizable, and lots happening! The January 2026 starry sky brings one of the most recognizable celestial scenes of the year. As soon as darkness falls, a backdrop forms that almost every stargazer instinctively recognizes: Orion in the south, the Pleiades high in the east, Auriga and Gemini above you, and in [...]
Very occasionally, an object appears at the edge of our solar system that breaks through everything we are used to. 1I/ʻOumuamua did it in 2017. 2I/Borisov did it again in 2019. And in 2025 it will happen for the third time: 3I ATLAS, a visitor from outside our solar system, will pass by. Since its discovery on [...]
The night sky December 2025 is one of the richest skies of the year. The nights are long (and cold), the light of the winter sky is bright, and many of the best-known constellations climb high above the horizon. Those who go outside in December (if all goes well, most do) notice how quickly darkness falls [....]
The night sky November 2025 is one of the most varied of the year. The days are getting shorter, the nights longer and darker. This is the time when autumn slowly turns into winter and the sky becomes full of bright stars, striking planets and shooting stars. Those who take the time now to [...]
The night sky October 2025 promises to be one of the most beautiful of the year. The nights are getting longer and darker, and the autumn sky is known for its rich mix of meteor showers, planets and bright galaxies. In this month, you can enjoy the Orionids, possibly two comets, brilliant planets such as Jupiter and Saturn, and iconic [...]
The starry sky September 2025 is one to look forward to. The days are getting shorter, the nights longer, and that means more time to look up. Where August still revolved around the famous Perseids, September shifts the focus toward autumn constellations, a striking Milky Way and several planets that are easily visible. With the [...]
The moon and planets September 2025 make for an exceptionally busy and spectacular sky month. The absolute highlight is the night of Sunday, Sept. 7: a full Wheat Moon coinciding with a total lunar eclipse. This will be followed by several special encounters with Saturn, Jupiter and Venus. So it's a month in which you'll find something [...] almost every week.
The starry sky August 2025 is exceptionally interesting this year for anyone who enjoys looking upward. Not only because the summer months offer warm, clear nights, but also because of a special planet parade in which six planets are visible simultaneously. Add in the annual Perseid meteor swarm and you have one of the most beautiful months of the year [...].
The Sky June 2025: In June 2025, the sun is high, the days are long and the nights are short. Still, there is plenty happening in the sky this month - for those who know where and when to look. Whether you are a beginner with binoculars or an advanced stargazer with a [...]