Perseids Meteor Shower 2023 Has Started; Here's When and Where You Can Watch It

Medicine & Technology Jul 19, 2023

While the Perseids can be viewed with the naked eye, those who want to watch it are advised to find a dark spot away from smog and light pollution. Read to learn more.

Star Parties Help Amateur Astronomers Observe Light-Polluted Skies; What Exactly Are These Events?

Jun 25, 2023

Several amateur astronomers travel thousands of miles just to participate in star parties. Read to learn more.

From Mercury's Peak to Lyrid Meteor Shower: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Viewing Watchlist This April 2023

Apr 02, 2023

Look out for these sky viewing events this April 2023. Read to learn more.

Astronomy Meets Folklore: Here Are Ancient Astronomers' Attempts in Understanding the Night Sky [Study]

Feb 02, 2023

Discover the fascinating intersection of sky, folklore, and astronomy throughout ancient history. Explore how early stargazers used celestial objects to tell time, navigate, and build myths. Continue reading to uncover the lasting impact of the ancient Greeks on modern astronomy.

Rare Polar Stratospheric Clouds Look Like Painting in Finland Skies

Jan 26, 2023

A photographer and content creator was amazed after staring at a painting-like sky in Finland. Read more to know what polar stratospheric clouds are.

Not Only Blue: Sky’s Color Could Be Red, Green, Yellow; Airglow Makes It Possible

Jan 04, 2023

Thanks to airglow, there is actually more to the color of the sky. Read on to find out.

Is the Sky Blue? Nature of Light, Molecules and Quirky Atmosphere Reveal Why It Has More Than One Color

Jan 03, 2023

A clear sunny day would give a blue sky, but is it really blue? How about at night time? Check out how the nature of light, atoms, molecules, and Earth's atmosphere affect the sky's color.

September 2022 Big Stargazing Events: Watch Jupiter Through Naked Eyes, Witness Rare Uranus and Moon Occultation and the Harvest Moon

Sep 01, 2022

Are you looking for a comprehensive schedule of stargazing events this September? You've come to the right place. Continue reading this article to get all the details for the upcoming event.

Residents Witness Fireball Fall From Wellington Sky as Daytime Meteoroid Passes Over Te Ika-a-Māui / North Island in New Zealand

Jul 07, 2022

Residents across Te Ika-a-Māui / North Island in New Zealand saw a fireball and explosion of light across the sky on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading to know more about the daytime meteoroid.

Derecho Turns South Dakota Skies Into Green as Shown in Photos; Can You Predict Cyclones by Colors?

Jul 07, 2022

Derecho storms are common in South Dakota; there have recently been two of them. Continue reading to learn why severe weather is preceded by a green sky.

Jupiter Will Make The April Night Sky The Brightest Than Venus

Apr 03, 2017

Jupiter will shine as the brightest planet in April 7. Check out which other planets will make the April night sky glow.

Explaining How Rare ‘Fallstreak Hole’ Appeared Down Under

Nov 05, 2014

People may not be too observant to what’s happening around them, or what strange things are happening above them in the cloudy skies, but when a “hole punch” cloud filled with rainbows appears just overhead it can definitely be a viral phenomenon.

Rare “Fallstreak” Cloud Sparks Mystery Across Australia

Nov 04, 2014

Earlier this week Australians caught a glimpse of a bizarre sight in their morning sky, something that’s not only rare, but also quite strange to see. Looking like a vortex for clouds, with a looming rainbow trapped in the center, Australians across the continent snapped shots of what they thought was an alien spacecraft, or rather a hole in the atmosphere. Taking to social media, the strange images garnered much attention, but as soon as the mystery was up, the strange solution was found.