Learn the night sky
Begin with what stars and planets are, why lunar phases change, and how to recognize a meteor without confusing it with a meteorite.
Start Astronomy Foundations →The universe is real.
The wonder is too.
Go beyond symbolism with evidence-led guides to the Moon, planets, constellations, and the meteor shower that accompanies our proposed October website launch.
New: astronomy foundations and 2026 Orionids guide · No live sky API yetThe Orionids
Learn why Halley's Comet is responsible, what to expect October 21–22, and how moonlight may affect visibility this year.
Read the 2026 viewing guide →Astral Nights
See the proposed launch countdown, separate meteor-shower broadcast plan, and a working countdown display.
Open Astral Nights →Coming later
What Is in the Sky Tonight?
A future observing tool may use a location that you choose, published astronomical calculations, and weather data to help identify potentially visible objects. This version does not access device location, store observing coordinates, or calculate a live sky view.
For now, the completed learning pages and linked external sources are the reliable astronomy experience.