Venus kisses Jupiter: a stunning conjunction at dawn – 1 May 2022
On Labor Day, the sky asked for an extra work: Venus and Jupiter were meeting up in the sky and we wanted to enjoy it. The view was superb and we share it with...
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The Moon, Mercury and the Pleiades: a precious sight – 2 May 2022
The Moon, planet Mercury and the Pleiades met in the evening sight, soon after sunset. The vision was awesome, here we share a couple of images. The sky is keeping us very busy, recently....
“Venus kisses Jupiter”, a spectacular conjunction – live event (01 May 2022)
Next 01 May 2022, the brightest planets Venus and Jupiter will offer us a spectacular conjunction at dawn. We will show you it live, online. Such a stunning conjunction happens from time to time...
Four Planets, the Moon and two space stations: a stunning view above Rome – 27 Apr. 2022
This morning, I could really enjoy the wonderful planetary parade visible at dawn, plus the Moon. And a very special bonus were the transits of both the International Space Station and the Chinese Tianhe-1...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2022 HB1 very close encounter: online observation – 26 Apr. 2022
Next 26 Apr. 2022, the near-Earth Asteroid 2022 HB1 will have a very close, but safe, encounter with us, coming at about 200.000 km from the Earth, 52% of the average lunar distance. The Virtual...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2022 HB1 very close encounter: a image – 25 Apr. 2022
On 26 Apr. 2022, the near-Earth asteroid 2022 HB1 will have a very close, but safe encounter with the Earth, coming as close as 200.000 km from its center. We captured a stunning image...
The 16 May 2022 Total Supermoon Eclipse: a live, international event
Next 16 May, the Moon will offer us a superb total eclipse. The Moon will also be close to its perigee, a so-called “Supermoon”. We will bring the eclipse to you live, thanks to...
16 maggio 2022, eclissi totale di “superluna”: guida all’osservazione
Il 16 maggio la Luna ci regalerà una bellissima eclissi totale. Essa sarà osservabile solo parzialmente dall’Italia, soprattutto dagli insonni, visto che si verificherà all’alba, al tramonto della Luna. Ma varrà la pena seguirla:...
Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (7335) 1989 JA close encounter: a image – 11 Apr. 2022
Next 27 May 2022, the large (1.8 km in diameter) potentially hazardous asteroid (7335) 1989 JA will have a relatively close and obviously safe encounter with our planet. It will come as close as...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2022 GZ1 very close encounter: a image – 5 Apr. 2022
On 6 Apr. 2022, the near-Earth asteroid 2022 GZ1 will have a very close, but safe encounter with the Earth, coming as close as 238.000 km from its center. We captured an image while...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2022 GN1 very close encounter: image around the fly-by time – 6 Apr. 2022
Early on 6 Apr. 2022, the near-Earth asteroid 2022 GN1 had a very close, but safe encounter with the Earth, coming as close as 126.000 km from its center. We imaged it around the time...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2022 GN1 very close encounter: a image – 5 Apr. 2022
On 6 Apr. 2022, the near-Earth asteroid 2022 GN1 will have a very close, but safe encounter with the Earth, coming as close as 126.000 km from its center. We captured a stunning image...
Near-Earth Asteroid 2022 GN1 very close encounter: online observation – 6 Apr. 2022
Next 6 Apr. 2022, the near-Earth Asteroid 2022 GN1 will have a very close, but safe, encounter with us, coming at about 126.000 km from the Earth, 33% of the average lunar distance. The Virtual...
“Stars for All!” online cosmic journey – 27 April 2022
Join us and celebrate the beauty of our Universe together. The Virtual Telescope Project and Astronomers Without Borders bring to you this live event for Global Astronomy Month 2022. an official event for Global Astronomy Month (April...
