Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks: Observing Tips and Spectacular Events in 2024

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks: Observing Tips and Spectacular Events in 2024

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks became visible in the evening sky. The best conditions for viewing it will probably be next month, but it can already be observed over the Czech Republic. You can now observe the comet in the evening and morning sky in the constellation of the Lizard. “In the coming weeks, the comet will gradually … Read more

Stargazing 2024: Solar Eclipse, Supermoons, and Meteor Showers Set to Amaze

Stargazing 2024: Solar Eclipse, Supermoons, and Meteor Showers Set to Amaze

Stargazing 2024: Solar Eclipse, Supermoons, and Meteor Showers 2024’s most spectacular celestial events, like eclipses and meteor showers, will be visible to the naked eye if you know when and where to spot them. A Rare Cosmic Phenomenon: Total Solar Eclipse to Captivate Millions The total solar eclipse will be visible from the U.S. on … Read more

Legendary Czech Astronomer Luboš Kohoutek Passes Away at 88: A Look at His Remarkable Achievements

Legendary Czech Astronomer Luboš Kohoutek Passes Away at 88: A Look at His Remarkable Achievements

One of the most famous Czech astronomers, Luboš Kohoutek, has died. He was 88 years old. During his life, he received numerous awards and made the Czech Republic famous in the world. He discovered 75 asteroids and five comets. One of them was even named after him. In 1970 he emigrated to Germany. The legendary … Read more

We will see a breathtaking heavenly spectacle. A meteor shower lights up the sky | TN.cz

We will see a breathtaking heavenly spectacle.  A meteor shower lights up the sky |  TN.cz

Even December will not be poor in beautiful celestial phenomena. The Geminid meteor shower will light up the sky. And according to astronomers, during the period of their maximum, it pays to look for meteorites all night. Astronomers promise that the Geminids have ideal viewing conditions this year. Their maximum falls on the night from … Read more

Rare ‘Devil’s’ Comet Flyby: Breathtaking Spectacle Visible with Naked Eye in 2024

Rare ‘Devil’s’ Comet Flyby: Breathtaking Spectacle Visible with Naked Eye in 2024

Soon we will see a breathtaking spectacle. A rare space body will fly by the Earth next year. The “Devil’s” comet, which is several times larger than Mount Everest, will also be visible with the naked eye. The comet with the scientific designation 12P/Pons-Brooks ranks among cryovolcanic, or cold volcanic objects. Like other comets, this … Read more

Orionid Meteor Shower 2023: Dates, Viewing Conditions, and Tips for Observing the Celestial Spectacle

Orionid Meteor Shower 2023: Dates, Viewing Conditions, and Tips for Observing the Celestial Spectacle

Lovers of the celestial spectacle really have something to look forward to this week. The Orionid meteor shower will light up the sky. These are the remains of the legendary Halley’s comet, which disappear in our atmosphere. This year’s Orionid maximum falls on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22, 2023. This is because the … Read more

Asteroid Bennu: Impending Collision Date Revealed by NASA

Asteroid Bennu: Impending Collision Date Revealed by NASA

Asteroid Bennu poses a potential threat to our planet, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Astronomers have now revealed the exact date when the object could collide with Earth. They then compare the consequences to the explosions of several dozen atomic bombs. NASA has been observing the asteroid Bennu for almost 25 … Read more

Observing the Perseids Meteor Shower in August: Ideal Conditions and Viewing Tips

Observing the Perseids Meteor Shower in August: Ideal Conditions and Viewing Tips

After a year, we will see a beautiful heavenly spectacle again. We can already observe the meteor shower known as the Perseids. However, the best shooting stars will be seen on the weekend, when the swarm will be at its peak. The Perseids can be seen in the sky every year from mid-July to approximately … Read more

Asteroid 2023 HO6: A Massive Asteroid Approaching Earth at Breakneck Speed

Asteroid 2023 HO6: A Massive Asteroid Approaching Earth at Breakneck Speed

A massive asteroid will pass by the Earth on Wednesday. According to astronomers, it can measure up to 310 meters in diameter. Moreover, it is approaching our planet at breakneck speed. Asteroid 2023 HO6 was discovered by astronomers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) this year, as the name suggests. The object will … Read more

“Zodiac to feature Venus as an impressive display alongside the magnificent sky” | TN.cz

“Zodiac to feature Venus as an impressive display alongside the magnificent sky” | TN.cz

In the following days, a wonderful heavenly spectacle awaits us. After sunset, it will be possible to observe Venus in the middle of the so-called zodiacal light. According to astronomers, all you have to do is look in the sky for a bright object inside a silvery cone. On Tuesday, March 21st, there is a … Read more