Sky full of events

The night sky is full of exciting astronomical events. Find out when's the next one and whether you can see it from your location. Full Story

13MAY

Eid al-Fitr in the United States

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Many Muslims in the United States celebrate Eid al-Fitr (also known as Id al-Fitr or Eid ul-Fitr) on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. Full Story

28MAR

DST Starts in Europe

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts in Europe in the early hours of Sunday, March 28, 2021. Find your local time. Full Story

April 17: Moon Meets Mars

The Moon will get really close to Mars. In parts of Asia, it will even cover it completely! This event is the highlight of Global Astronomy Month.

Look Up For the Lyrids

The Lyrids, one of the oldest known meteor showers, peaks on the night between April 22 and 23.