Stargazing
11
Aug
Perseids meteor shower 2018: everything you need to know
Perseid meteor shower 2018:everything you need to know to enjoy this stargazing August Thousands of people will watch the Perseids in August. Perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. The nights are warm, the skies are clear which makes it the best stargazing experience of the year. Made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the PerseidsRead more
28
Jul
Five most beautiful stargazing spots in the UK
Five most beautiful stargazing spots in the UK Stargazing is indisputably the oldest scientific hobby on earth. The invention of the telescope makes stargazers not to require any special apparatus but their own eyes and a clear view of sky to enjoy the beautiful sky. Stargazing doesn't start just as a favourite pursuit, for many people. However, it is aRead more
4
Feb
Supermoon most impressive photos
The best Instagram photos of the Super Blue Blood Moon 31th January full moon was special for three reasons: it is a “supermoon,” the Moon is closer to Earth, so it is brighter as usual. It’s also the second full moon of the month, known as a “blue moon.” The super blue moon will pass through Earth’s shadow to give viewersRead more
30
Jan
The Blue Moon
Stargazing event of the year: the Blue Moon Blue moon, super moon and blood moon combine to create moment not seen in the skies in more than 150 years. A rare celestial event will grace the skies during the coming week when a blue moon and lunar eclipse combine with the moon being at its closest point to Earth, resultingRead more
7
Jan
Night sky guide: January 2018
Night sky guide: January 2018 We've prepared an Astronomy Guide to the Night Sky for January 2018. Our astronomy guide contains all the information you need to gaze at the sky. Please note that it is created for amateurs and not professionals. Orion, which rises in the E at nightfall and passes due S two hours after our map times, rulesRead more
18
Nov
Geminid Meteor Shower 2017: When, Where & How to See It
Geminid Meteor Shower 2017: When, Where & How to See It One of the brightest recurring meteor showers in the sky happens in mid-to-late December, and that is the Geminids. This year, due to the almost New Moon, they should be a great sight to see, and it is happening on 14th December. But first, what is a Meteor Shower?Read more
2
Aug
Perseid meteor shower 2017: everything you need to know
Perseid meteor shower 2017: everything you need to know Thousands of people will watch the Perseids in August. Perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. Made of tiny space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, the Perseids are named after the constellation Perseus as the shower seems to come in the sky in the same direction as the constellationRead more
20
Jul
10 brightest stars in the sky
10 brightest stars in the sky When you go out at night, do you remember to look up at the beautiful sky full of stars? Have you ever asked yourself which is the brightest star? For those who have no idea about stars and their names, here are top 10 brightest stars in the sky. Sirius Sirius is the brightestRead more
8
Jul
Are you ready for the solar eclipse 2017?
Are you ready for the solar eclipse 2017? A solar eclipse is a natural phenomenon, as it takes place when the moon comes between sun and earth in a straight line. During the eclipse, the moon passes over the surface of the earth. As we are on earth and we will be able to see that moon is going toRead more
25
Jun
What is it a star
What is it a star The universe is a fascinating and wondrous place. Little sparks of light twinkling in the night sky. Stars have been around for a long time. Nobody knows exactly how many of them there are in our night sky, but there are at least 400 billion in the Milky Way alone. To quantify how many thereRead more
