December 2023 Astronomy Events
The final month of 2023 provides stargazers with beautiful celestial events to observe in the night sky. At the start of December, Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation from the...
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Discover our astronomy insights created to help you navigate your celestial journey. Read about monthly astronomical events, comparison guides, and basic tips & tricks to enhance your knowledge.
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November 2023 Astronomy Events
November celestial activity begins with a Jupiter opposition on the 3rd and Asteroid 18 Melpomene opposition on the 5th. Shortly after, the Northern Taurid meteor shower peaks on the 12th.
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October 2023 Astronomy Events
This month opens up with Asteroid 29 Amphirite at opposition and a great placement in the sky of the Andromeda Galaxy on the 2nd. Later in the month, the Triangulum...
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September 2023 Astronomy Events
Fall has officially arrived in September 2023 bringing a new set of celestial events to observe in our night sky. At the top of the month, the Moon makes a...
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August 2023 Astronomy Events
Late-summer stargazing in August 2023 begins with a bright Sturgeon supermoon on the first day of the month. A week later, on the 9th, Mercury reaches its widest separation from the Sun providing...
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July 2023 Astronomy Events
July 2023 kicks off with great placements of star clusters Messier 22 (M22) and IC 4756. Shortly thereafter, the Full Buck Moon shines at peak illumination positioned in the Sagittarius constellation....
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June 2023 Astronomy Events
June 2023 begins with a close approach of Mars and the Beehive Cluster (M44) which can be seen on the first Friday of the month. The Full Strawberry Moon lights...
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May 2023 Astronomy Events
May 2023 kicks off with the Full Flower Moon and a spectacular Aquariid meteor shower peak on the following day. The May sky will also bring great views of globular...
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April 2023 Astronomy Events
April 2023 is a spectacular month for celestial activity. Early in the month Mercury reaches its greatest elongation shining brightly in the evening sky. Mid month brings a rare hybrid solar eclipse and...
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March 2023 Astronomy Events
For stargazers, the third month of the year brings plenty of celestial events to look out for in the night sky. The month begins and ends with a few spectacular...
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February 2023 Astronomy Events
The second month of the year brings new celestial alignments and astronomical events for us to observe throughout the night sky. February 2023 kicks off with a rare sighting of the...
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January 2023 Astronomy Events
January 2023 is packed with remarkable astronomical events occurring in the night sky. The month kicks off with the peak of the Quadrantids meteor shower and a Full Wolf Moon. Mars and Uranus...
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2023 Astronomy Events
In this brief post, we've compiled a simple list of astronomical events that will occur throughout 2023 that you can use as a monthly reference. We list the month, day and...
