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From Full Moon To Meteor Showers: Here's What Skywatchers Can Witness In July
July offers multiple celestial events like meteor showers and views of the Milky Way's bright core.
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Moon, Venus And Jupiter Align Tonight In Rare 'Sky Smile' Conjunction
Skywatchers are in for a treat starting tonight as the Moon lines up with Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky.
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Venus And Jupiter To Appear Side By Side In Rare Sky Show This Summer
Looking westward with binoculars or telescopes immediately after sunset can be risky, as accidentally looking directly at the sun can cause serious eye damage.
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From Blood Moon To Planetary Parade: 9 Must-Watch Sky Events Lighting Up March
The month promises planet conjunctions and increased chances of seeing the aurora borealis.
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Celestial Events 2026: Eclipses, Planetary Meetings, And Stunning Sky Wonders For Stargazers
The Old Farmer's Almanac has said that the year will offer several special moments in the sky.
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Celestis to Send Human Ashes Beyond the Moon on Deep-Space Memorial Flight in 2026
Celestis, a Texas-based pioneer of space memorial services, is preparing its next deep-space mission, Infinite Flight, scheduled for late 2026. Launched aboard Stoke Space’s fully reusable Nova rocket from Cape Canaveral, the mission will carry cremated remains and DNA samples beyond the Moon into a permanent solar orbit. Part of Celestis’s Voy...
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September 2025 Skywatch: Celestial Events To Look Out For
A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7, during which the Moon will appear red or coppery.
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From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Here's a guide to the top celestial highlights to look out for in the July night sky.
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Rare Titan Shadow Transits Will Sweep Across Saturn in Summer 2025
In a rare celestial alignment, Saturn’s largest moon Titan will cast its shadow across the planet in a series of stunning transits during the summer and early fall of 2025. These events, visible through telescopes, appear as dark “holes” drifting across Saturn’s face as Titan eclipses the planet. The phenomenon occurs only near Saturn’s e...
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SpaceX to Launch Over 150 Memorial DNA Capsules into Orbit on Celestis’ Perseverance Flight
SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission on June 23 will carry over 150 capsules of DNA and cremated remains into orbit for Celestis. The flight, in partnership with The Exploration Company, will briefly orbit Earth before reentry. It marks Celestis’ 25th space memorial mission and offers a symbolic journey for participants, including the youngest Europ...
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Saturn's Rings To 'Disappear' Today In A Rare Celestial Event, Here's Why It Happens
The rare phenomenon will start on Sunday, March 23, at 12:04 p.m. EDT (9:34 pm in India) and extend for a few days.
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T Coronae Borealis Nova Event: When and Where to See the 'Blaze Star'
T Coronae Borealis, also known as the 'Blaze Star,' is predicted to undergo a rare nova event, briefly making it visible to the naked eye. This recurrent nova, last seen erupting in 1946, is expected to brighten anytime between now and late 2024. Positioned in the constellation Corona Borealis, the star will be best visible a few hours after sunset...
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Planetary Parade 2025: Rare Photo Captures Earth And 7 Planets For The First Time Ever
Experts have claimed it could be the first time all planets including Earth have been captured in a single image.
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Rare Seven-Planet Alignment 2025: How to Watch in India, Best Viewing Tips
A rare celestial event featuring seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning along the ecliptic will be visible in 2025. The alignment starts on February 28, with the best viewing in India on March 3. Venus and Jupiter will be easily visible, while Uranus and Neptune will require a telescope. Experts sugges...
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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From Full Moon To Meteor Showers: Here's What Skywatchers Can Witness In July
July offers multiple celestial events like meteor showers and views of the Milky Way's bright core.
-
Moon, Venus And Jupiter Align Tonight In Rare 'Sky Smile' Conjunction
Skywatchers are in for a treat starting tonight as the Moon lines up with Venus and Jupiter in the evening sky.
-
Venus And Jupiter To Appear Side By Side In Rare Sky Show This Summer
Looking westward with binoculars or telescopes immediately after sunset can be risky, as accidentally looking directly at the sun can cause serious eye damage.
-
From Blood Moon To Planetary Parade: 9 Must-Watch Sky Events Lighting Up March
The month promises planet conjunctions and increased chances of seeing the aurora borealis.
-
Celestial Events 2026: Eclipses, Planetary Meetings, And Stunning Sky Wonders For Stargazers
The Old Farmer's Almanac has said that the year will offer several special moments in the sky.
-
Celestis to Send Human Ashes Beyond the Moon on Deep-Space Memorial Flight in 2026
Celestis, a Texas-based pioneer of space memorial services, is preparing its next deep-space mission, Infinite Flight, scheduled for late 2026. Launched aboard Stoke Space’s fully reusable Nova rocket from Cape Canaveral, the mission will carry cremated remains and DNA samples beyond the Moon into a permanent solar orbit. Part of Celestis’s Voy...
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September 2025 Skywatch: Celestial Events To Look Out For
A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7, during which the Moon will appear red or coppery.
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From Buck Moon To Pluto's Rare Appearance, 8 Must-See Night Sky Events In July
Here's a guide to the top celestial highlights to look out for in the July night sky.
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Rare Titan Shadow Transits Will Sweep Across Saturn in Summer 2025
In a rare celestial alignment, Saturn’s largest moon Titan will cast its shadow across the planet in a series of stunning transits during the summer and early fall of 2025. These events, visible through telescopes, appear as dark “holes” drifting across Saturn’s face as Titan eclipses the planet. The phenomenon occurs only near Saturn’s e...
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SpaceX to Launch Over 150 Memorial DNA Capsules into Orbit on Celestis’ Perseverance Flight
SpaceX’s Transporter-14 mission on June 23 will carry over 150 capsules of DNA and cremated remains into orbit for Celestis. The flight, in partnership with The Exploration Company, will briefly orbit Earth before reentry. It marks Celestis’ 25th space memorial mission and offers a symbolic journey for participants, including the youngest Europ...
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Saturn's Rings To 'Disappear' Today In A Rare Celestial Event, Here's Why It Happens
The rare phenomenon will start on Sunday, March 23, at 12:04 p.m. EDT (9:34 pm in India) and extend for a few days.
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T Coronae Borealis Nova Event: When and Where to See the 'Blaze Star'
T Coronae Borealis, also known as the 'Blaze Star,' is predicted to undergo a rare nova event, briefly making it visible to the naked eye. This recurrent nova, last seen erupting in 1946, is expected to brighten anytime between now and late 2024. Positioned in the constellation Corona Borealis, the star will be best visible a few hours after sunset...
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Planetary Parade 2025: Rare Photo Captures Earth And 7 Planets For The First Time Ever
Experts have claimed it could be the first time all planets including Earth have been captured in a single image.
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Rare Seven-Planet Alignment 2025: How to Watch in India, Best Viewing Tips
A rare celestial event featuring seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning along the ecliptic will be visible in 2025. The alignment starts on February 28, with the best viewing in India on March 3. Venus and Jupiter will be easily visible, while Uranus and Neptune will require a telescope. Experts sugges...
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
