Astronomy

Lyrids: a beautiful meteor shower visible in the late-April sky; how to observe it?

From April 16 to 26, 2026, a meteor shower will light up the French skies. As every year, it’s the Lyrids greeting us, meteors streaking through our atmosphere in the spring. Look up and enjoy the show as soon as the skies clear!

What makes the April Pink Moon special, and how and when is it best viewed?

The rose full Moon of the night of April 1–2, 2026 is poised to light up the night sky. This year, it’s also a supermoon, larger and brighter than usual. Here’s the explanation of its poetic name and how to observe it from Paris.

How to observe the new comet C/2025 R3, which is expected to be visible to the naked eye in April 2026?

In April 2026, the meteor showers face a challenger: the comet C/2025 R3. Hailing from the far reaches, it could, NASA forecasts say, become the year's brightest spectacle around April 17. A celestial show not to be missed, all the more so because it coincides with the Lyrids.

Total eclipse and shooting stars on the same day: what makes this event so extraordinary?

Get ready for the astronomical event of the century. On August 12, 2026, France and much of Europe will witness a rare celestial phenomenon—an unprecedented event in modern history: a total solar eclipse coinciding with the peak of the Perseids meteor shower. A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle happening all on the same day!

Spring Equinox: What does it signify, and why will it fall on March 20, 2026?

As the days go by, the date of the spring equinox gets closer. In 2026, it falls on Friday, March 20th. But what exactly is the spring equinox, and why does it precisely start at 3:45 PM this year? We have the answers.

The Equinox Nights 2026: Enjoy free stargazing and spring skies

Although it's a bit cooler than in August, a variety of activities are planned to enjoy the spring night sky during the Equinox Nights, formerly known as the Winter Star Nights, taking place from March 20 to 22, 2026.

Will the lunar eclipse and its striking "blood moon" appearance be visible in France?

A total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon a fiery red on March 3, 2026. This rare and spectacular celestial event promises a breathtaking sight. But will it be visible from France, and more specifically in Paris?

Supermoon on January 3rd: the first of 2026 promises to be spectacular — here's when and where to see it

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, skywatchers will have the chance to witness the year's first supermoon, known as the Wolf Moon. This celestial display promises to be particularly spectacular, as it will be visible alongside Jupiter and a meteor shower — a rare trio that won’t be seen again until November.

Exceptional solar eclipse visible in France: the must-see date of 2026

An exceptional solar eclipse will take place in France on August 12, 2026, with 99.5% occultation in Biarritz. This rare astronomical phenomenon will offer a near-total spectacle in south-west France, 27 years after the last total eclipse visible in Europe.

Why is this Thursday's supermoon so exceptional, how can you see it in Paris, and at what time?

An exceptional supermoon will light up the skies over Paris and the Île-de-France region on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Larger and brighter than usual, it will be visible from sunset and will not return until 2042.

Geminids: the best days to observe this beautiful meteor shower in December

A beautiful shower of shooting stars will be visible before Christmas in the French sky during the nights of December 4 to 20, 2025, but with a peak around the 13th. Get ready to admire the beauty of this starry sky, the last of the year!

Super Cold Moon: the last big full moon of the year and the highest before 2042 tonight!

In 2025, three Super Moons marked the end of the year. On the evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025, the last one before November 2026 will be visible in the sky, nicknamed the "cold moon," particularly associated with the winter season, with a special feature this year!

Leonids: a meteor shower to watch in the sky this Monday. Discover what makes it special.

Shooting stars are back in our sky with the Leonids! The peak is expected on the night of Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at midnight, with colorful and bright meteors.

Beaver Supermoon: why is this full moon so special and when can you see it?

Nicknamed the Beaver Supermoon, the beautiful full moon on November 5, 2025, promises to be even more beautiful than the others. Find out why and how to observe it at the right time!

Don't miss the Perseids, the most beautiful shooting star shower of the year!

Throughout August, and especially around August 12, 2026, the famous Perseid shower of shooting stars will be visible in the French sky, as it is every year. Let's look up and admire the show!

Êta Aquarides: a shower of shooting stars visible in the sky in May

From April 19 to May 28, 2026, a shower of shooting stars will be visible in the French sky. These are the Êta Aquarides, meteors that pass through our atmosphere every year. Look up to the sky and admire the show!

The luminous comet Lemmon visible in the sky to the naked eye, when and how to observe it?

Comet Lemmon will be visible to the naked eye in October! Find out how and when to observe C/2025 A6, the new comet discovered last January and full of surprises.

Harvest Full Moon: the first Super Moon of the year, what time will you see it tonight?

On the night of October 7 to 8, 2025, a Harvest Super Moon will light up the sky, the first of the year, delayed because it often occurs in September. Why is it so nicknamed, and what's the best time to observe it?

Équinoxe d'automne : pourquoi commence-t-il ce 22 septembre 2025 et à quoi cela correspond-il ?

Ce lundi 22 septembre 2025 commence l’équinoxe d’automne ! Mais alors, à quoi correspond l’équinoxe d'automne et pourquoi débute-t-il cette année très précisément à 20h19 ? On vous répond.

Black moon this August 23: what is it and how can you enjoy it?

On August 23, 2025, a rare new black moon will plunge the skies over the Île-de-France region into total darkness. This astronomical phenomenon, which only occurs once every 33 months, creates the perfect conditions for observing the stars, planets and Milky Way from Paris and the surrounding region. An exceptional night not to be missed by all starry-sky lovers.