Astronomy Events Today

Whether you’re a fan of astronomy or just looking to learn something new, there’s plenty happening in the skies this year. Find out about the best celestial events that are happening this month, including moon phases, meteor showers, eclipses and other exciting astronomical events.

A total solar eclipse occurs an average of once every 300 to 400 years, so you’re in luck if you’re in the right spot! During this total solar eclipse, the Moon will cover the Sun’s disk and create a spectacular effect. It’s an event that will be visible in most of the United States, but it is also possible to see a partial solar eclipse in the far northern and southern regions.

Jupiter and Venus are slowly converging in the evening sky, and on March 1 they will appear extremely close to each other during one of the top astronomy events of 2023! Watch them as they streak across the night sky together.

The ‘Full Moon’ is one of the most spectacular celestial events of the year, and it’s the perfect time to capture a beautiful image of our natural satellite. It’s also the perfect opportunity to observe the Galactic Center, which can be seen at its closest approach to Earth at 04:55 UTC.

There are many astronomical events that can be observed with the naked eye or with binoculars, but not all can be seen without a telescope. Some of them are very rare and special, such as the Lyrids Meteor Shower, which peak in 2023 on the nights of April 22-23.

Another astronomical event is a total lunar eclipse, which can be seen on the nights of July 29 and August 21. During this lunar eclipse, the Moon will block out the light from the Sun, leaving behind a bright orange-red glow called the ‘blood Moon’ or ‘blood star’. The ‘blood moon’ has been named for the color of the Moon at this time, which is caused by the reddening of the Earth’s atmosphere.

If you’re a space nerd, you might be interested to know that a highly magnetic neutron star in our galaxy suddenly began spinning more slowly last October. Astrophysicists are now investigating the cause of this change in its rotation, and they have uncovered some surprising facts about it!

Researchers have found that a giant diffuse tail of stars is emanating from a large, faint dwarf galaxy. This is an important asteroseismic discovery that indicates that the galaxy has experienced recent interaction with other galaxies.

A huge planet that has never been seen by astronomers could be lurking at the edge of our solar system, some scientists believe. This ‘Super Earth’ could be the size of our own Moon, but it would be very unlikely to collide with Earth.

The next great astronomical event is the conjunction of Mercury and the Moon on December 14. This will be a very special sighting, especially for amateur astronomers since it’s the first time in history that we have two planets at the same ecliptic position.