Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of celestial shows! On the nights of August 1–2, 2025, skies around the world will be buzzing with cosmic activity. From shooting star displays and potential auroras dancing at high latitudes, to a rare lineup of planets and even a crewed rocket launch, there’s something for every skywatcher. Below…
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Meteor Shower Double Feature: Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Late July brings a cosmic double feature as two meteor showers peak back-to-back. The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids overlap in activity, offering skywatchers an unusual treat. “Near the peak on July 31, if the radiant were overhead it would produce about 25 meteors per…
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Government Space Agencies: Major Launches and Missions India and NASA Launch Climate-Tracking Satellite: In a landmark collaboration, India’s space agency ISRO and NASA launched the $1.5 billion NISAR Earth-observation satellite on July 30. A Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:40 p.m. IST, carrying the first joint NASA-ISRO radar imaging…
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Comparison of Latest and Upcoming Telescopes for 2025–2026 A new wave of telescopes is taking shape in 2025 and 2026, thrilling everyone from casual backyard stargazers to professional astronomers. In this period, consumer telescope technology has leapt forward – think AI-powered “smart” scopes that practically run themselves – while massive observatories on Earth and in…
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Asteroid “Hit List”: The Space Rocks That Could (Theoretically) Collide with Earth Earth has been in the cosmic crosshairs before – from the dinosaur-killing 6-mile asteroid 66 million years ago to the 1908 Tunguska impact in Siberia. Today, astronomers vigilantly track near-Earth objects (NEOs) to make sure we know of any asteroid or comet with even…
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December 2025 is shaping up to be a celestial extravaganza. From one of the year’s most spectacular meteor showers under dark, moonless skies to unusual planetary alignments and the heightened chance of dazzling auroras, skywatchers around the world have plenty to look forward to. This public guide breaks down the month’s major astronomical events –…
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November 2025 is brimming with celestial events that will delight skywatchers. From fireball-spitting meteor showers and a record-breaking supermoon to bright planets on parade and even a visiting comet, the night sky offers plenty of reasons to look up. Below is your comprehensive guide – complete with expert insights and key dates – to all…
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Overview – A Month of Cosmic Highlights September 2025 is set to delight skywatchers around the globe with a feast of celestial events. From a dramatic “Blood Moon” eclipse to a deep partial solar eclipse, from planetary showstoppers to mystical meteor showers, the night (and daytime) sky offers something for everyone. This month brings one of the best views of Saturn, an…
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August 2025 brings a mixed bag of celestial spectacles for skywatchers. The famous Perseid meteor shower will peak under less-than-ideal moonlight, but the cosmos offers plenty of consolation prizes. A rare six-planet alignment will grace the dawn sky starwalk.space, Venus and Jupiter stage a dazzling close encounter starwalk.space, and the Sun’s heightened activity could spark…
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Rapid-Fire Launches Span US, Europe, and Australia SpaceX’s Starlink Doubleheader: SpaceX achieved two back-to-back Falcon 9 launches in under 24 hours, bolstering its Starlink internet constellation. Early Saturday morning (July 26) a Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 5:01 a.m. EDT carrying 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit space.com. Less than a day…
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