Celestial Events
Track upcoming celestial events including solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, and planetary conjunctions.
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Eclipses
Solar and lunar eclipses occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. Witness these rare astronomical events.
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Meteor Showers
Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through debris left by comets, creating streaks of light in the night sky.
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Conjunctions
Planetary conjunctions occur when two or more planets appear close to each other in the night sky.
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Moon Phases
Follow the lunar cycle from new moon to full moon, including special events like supermoons and blue moons.
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All Upcoming Events
Total Solar Eclipse
EclipseA total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely blocks the Sun, revealing the Sun's outer atmosphere known as the ...
Lyrid Meteor Shower
Meteor ShowerThe Lyrids are an annual meteor shower that peaks in April. They are caused by the Earth passing through the debris left...
Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
Planet ConjunctionA close approach of Venus and Jupiter in the night sky, appearing less than 0.5 degrees apart.
Full Moon (Strawberry Moon)
Moon PhaseThe full moon in June is known as the Strawberry Moon because it coincides with the ripening of strawberries in North Am...
Perseid Meteor Shower
Meteor ShowerOne of the most popular meteor showers, the Perseids are known for producing numerous bright meteors. They are associate...
Partial Lunar Eclipse
EclipseA partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, but they are not precisely aligned. On...
NASA Resources
Explore space with NASA's official data and imagery resources:
Exoplanets
Discover planets beyond our solar system and explore the growing field of exoplanet research.
The Search for Life in the Universe
Investigate ongoing missions and research in the quest to find signs of life elsewhere in the cosmos.
Dark Matter & Dark Energy
Explore the mysterious substances that make up most of the universe, yet remain largely invisible and poorly understood.
The Big Bang
Delve into the origins of the universe, from the explosive event that began it all to the ongoing expansion and evolution of space.