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Best of 2023: Night sky events not to miss
Best of 2023: Find the most magnificent night sky scenes that you won't want to miss, chosen for you by the editors of EarthSky. Planets, eclipses and more!
January 1, 2023
Comet C/2017 K2 is closest to the sun Dec 19
Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) reaches its closest point to the sun - perihelion - on December 19, 2022. It's now a target for southern skies.
December 18, 2022
Total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022
It'll be early morning in North America for the November 8, 2022, total lunar eclipse. It's visible across Asia, Australia, the Americas and the Pacific.
November 6, 2022
Taurid meteors in 2022: Watch for fireballs!
The 2 Taurid meteor showers are overlapping around now, making this week a great time to watch. Plus, this year, 2022, there's an extra chance to see fireballs!
November 2, 2022
Partial solar eclipse October 25, 2022: Watch online
A partial solar eclipse on October 25, 2022, will sweep across Europe, western Asia, northeastern Africa, and the Middle East. Watch online here.
October 24, 2022
Meet Aquarius the Water Bearer and its stars
Aquarius lies in a “watery” part of the sky, near Pisces the Fish, Cetus the Whale, Eridanus the River and Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish.
October 16, 2022
Spectacular fireball over UK last night, September 14
Spectacular fireball over UK on the night of September 14, 2022. Details in this post, plus how to report it, if you saw it.
September 15, 2022
Full and near moon July 13
Learn more - and see charts - related to the July 13, 2022, nearest full moon of 2022 from master chart-maker Guy Ottewell.
July 11, 2022
Helioconjunction of Jupiter and Neptune on June 6
There will be a helioconjunction of Jupiter and Neptune on June 6, 2022. That is, as seen from the sun, Jupiter will overtake Neptune.
June 5, 2022
Tau Herculid meteors: Best images and video
Best images and video from this week's much-anticipated (and not disappointing) Tau Herculid meteor shower.
June 1, 2022
