Observing blog
Guides and tips on astronomy, observing and using the app.
Geminids 2026: the year's best meteor shower on the night of 13–14 December
The Geminids are the richest meteor shower of the year, up to 150 meteors an hour. In 2026 the peak falls on 13–14 December with almost no Moon in the sky.
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Saturn at opposition on 4 October 2026: how to see the rings
On 4 October 2026 Saturn is closest to Earth and at its brightest for the year.
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Supermoons on 24 November and 24 December 2026: when and how to watch
Two supermoons close out 2026 — 24 November and 24 December. December's is the closest full Moon of the year.
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Partial lunar eclipse, August 27–28, 2026: times, visibility and how to watch
On the night of August 27–28, 2026, Earth's shadow covers 93% of the Moon — a near-total eclipse visible end to end across the Americas.
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Perseids 2026: when the meteor shower peaks and how to watch it
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12–13, 2026 — under a new Moon for the first time in years.
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Meteor showers: how to watch a shooting-star night
A calendar of the year's biggest meteor showers, where shooting stars come from, and how to pick the right night and place to see the most.
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Dark adaptation: tune your eyes to the night sky
Your eyes need time to unlock their night vision. Here's how dark adaptation works and how to protect it during a session.
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How to pick a clear night for observing
Sky transparency, cloud cover, humidity and the Moon — four factors that decide whether a session succeeds. Here's what to look at when planning.
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When and where to see the ISS with the naked eye
The International Space Station is the brightest human-made object in the sky. Here is when it's visible, what a pass looks like, and how not to miss it.
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