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Bookmark or Share- The 20 Best Astronomy Apps in 2025 | Night Sky & Stargazing - AstroBackyardIdentify stars, constellations, planets, comets, satellites (such as the ISS), and other deep sky objects in real-time in the sky above you in just a few seconds, just by pointing the phone at the sky.
- Sky Tonight: Planets, Stars & Spacecraft Over Your LocationWhether you're using just your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope, the night sky offers endless wonders waiting to be discovered. Happy stargazing! This skymap is a dynamic visualization that displays the positions of celestial objets in the night sky for your specific location on the current date.
- The Sky Tonight | TheSkyLive.comUse this form to visualize the position of Solar System objects at given date and time on an interactive sky map. This observing guide helps you plan your Solar System observations. It's divided into three sections, detailing visible objects for post-sunset, nighttime and pre-sunrise viewing.
- Skywatching: Seeing and Understanding Cosmic Wonders - The Great CoursesProfessor Filippenko reveals the science behind—and offers skywatching tips for—blue moons, the "belt of Venus," alpenglow, green flashes, and more. Stars and constellations are some of the most commonly sought-after features of the night sky.
- Night Sky Map & Planets Visible Tonight - timeanddate.comPlay with our timeline to see the swings in the planets’ distances from Earth. Find the Moon’s illumination, distance, and latitude for any time on any date. Check the best dates and timings to see shooting stars from your location. What Is a Conjunction? Two astronomical bodies appear to meet in the sky—but it’s an illusion. What Are Comets?
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